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C. 41

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	September 21, 2021

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Renewal of Purchase Order with Lakeshore Equipment Company

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/21/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

V. Kaplan, (925) 608-5052

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 21, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Department, to execute a blanket purchase order with Lakeshore Equipment Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000, for childcare center furniture, classroom supplies, and equipment for the period August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Purchase Order #005954 will be executed in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000: The purchase order will be funded 60% ($1,140,000) by Federal Administration for Children and Families and 40% ($760,000) by State California Department of Education, with no County match. CFDA #93.600.

BACKGROUND:

The Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau, utilizes Lakeshore Equipment Company to furnish supplies for the childcare centers operated by the department.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will not be able to make necessary purchases to operate the childcare centers.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra Costa County’s Community outcomes- Outcome 1: “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and, Outcome 4: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing.” These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.