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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $350,000 with Aspiranet for operation of the Visitation Center retroactive for the period November 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($35,000) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $350,000 with Aspiranet for operation of the Visitation Center retroactive for the period November 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($35,000) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In December, Department of Social Services, Family and Children Services will be opening a Visitation Center in Salinas. The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe homelike environment (non-institutional) in which a parent/s or interested parties can interact with child/ren to develop positive parenting skills, maintain contact and facilitate bonding while under the supervision of parent coaches, mentors, therapists and/or staff.
On September 23, 2016 Aspiranet was selected to provide oversight and operations for a Visitation Center for Family and Children’s Services in Relation to Request for Proposal 10585.
Aspiranet will operate the Visitation Center which is a court ordered service that is an essential component of a Case Plan for Family Reunification when child/ren have been removed from the custody of their parents for child abuse and/or neglect and/or to facilitate contact with parties who have a connection with the child.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding for these services is provided with a combination of Federal, State and Realignment revenues. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOCOO5 are included in the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Daniel Bach, MA III, x3525
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services
Attachments: Aspiranet Agreement 2016/17
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report