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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC for a subscription license for JobsEQ to utilize workforce and economic management tools for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $21,276 including nonstandard payment provisions, indemnification, and limited liability provisions; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($2,128) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $23,404.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Chmura Economics & Analytics, LLC for a subscription license for JobsEQ to utilize workforce and economic management tools for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $21,276 including nonstandard payment provisions, indemnification, and limited liability provisions; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($2,128) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $23,404.
SUMMARY:
The Department is looking to continue its subscription license for JobsEQ to access data on economic and labor market trends to support our CalWORKs Employment Services customers in making career and education decisions that promote stable employment and financial security.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services, CalWORKs and Employment Services (CWES) branch u...
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