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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to provide congregate meals, and home-delivered meals and nutrition education to seniors in the Salinas, North County and South Monterey County regions for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $597,961; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($59,796) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $657,757.
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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 Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley to provide congregate meals, and home-delivered meals and nutrition education to seniors in the Salinas, North County and South Monterey County regions for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $597,961; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($59,796) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $657,757.
SUMMARY
This Agreement, awarded to Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley through RFP #10933 in May 2024, aligns with the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 to provide congregate meals and home-delivered meals to older adults who are temporarily or permanently home-bound. It also includes nutrition education services that promote better health by providing accurate, culturally sensitive information related to nutrition, physical fitness, and overall health.
DISCUSSION:
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