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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No.2 to Professional Service Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. to extend the term through January 31, 2013 and increase the Agreement by $80,762 for a revised total of $161,052.86 to continue with professional assistance for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP); and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount not to exceed 10 % of the revised total amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No.2 to Professional Service Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. to extend the term through January 31, 2013 and increase the Agreement by $80,762 for a revised total of $161,052.86 to continue with professional assistance for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP); and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount not to exceed 10 % of the revised total amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The recommended Amendment No.2 to the Professional Service Agreement will continue the County’s Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) to provide professional assistance for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) and to explore opportunities for new Federal Financial Participation (FFP), to review prospects for expansion of existing FFP, and to secure additional FFP as may be appropriate for the County. The renewal of the agreement would extend the term through January 31, 2013. Due to the extension for the services the Sheriff’s Office would also need to increase the amount of the Agreement by $80,762, a revised total of $161,052.86.
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County Counsel and Auditor-...
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