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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Agreement with United Way of Monterey County for the provision of a toll-free telephone referral system connecting Monterey County residents to essential community services and volunteer opportunities for a total contract amount of $27,300 for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute three future amendments to this Agreement that do not exceed 10% ($2,730) of the Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $30,030.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Agreement with United Way of Monterey County for the provision of a toll-free telephone referral system connecting Monterey County residents to essential community services and volunteer opportunities for a total contract amount of $27,300 for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute three future amendments to this Agreement that do not exceed 10% ($2,730) of the Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $30,030.
SUMMARY:
United Way of Monterey County provides free, 24/7 access to 211 Monterey County, an information and referral service that connects residents to essential resources. This Agreement, retroactive to July 1, 2026, formalizes the continuation of services provided during contract negotiations.
DISCUSSION:
Approval of this Agreement, with a retroactive term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and a total contract amount of $27,300, will provide Monterey County residents a toll-free telephone referral system connecting them to health and human services. T...
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