File #: A 21-581    Name: Skill Survey, Inc.
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed - Department of Social Services
File created: 11/18/2021 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 12/7/2021 Final action: 12/7/2021
Title: a.Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement with SkillSurvey, Inc., for employment reference checks extending the term to December 31, 2024 and adding $48,658 for a total contract amount of $90,969; and b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement as long as the amendments do not exceed 10% ($9,096) and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Original Agreement, 3. Amendment, 4. Completed Board Order Item No. 70
Related files: A 19-499
Title
a.Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement with SkillSurvey, Inc., for employment reference checks extending the term to December 31, 2024 and adding $48,658 for a total contract amount of $90,969; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement as long as the amendments do not exceed 10% ($9,096) 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 Amendment #1 to the agreement with SkillSurvey, Inc., for employment reference checks extending the term to December 31, 2024 and adding $48,658 for a total contract amount of $90,969; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement as long as the amendments do not exceed 10% ($9,096) and do not significantly change the scope of work.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement will provide the Department of Social Services Human Resources Branch with online automated software to conduct high quality employment reference checks in a consistent, timely, and cost-effective manner. The online access expedites the hiring process and provides the hiring manager with a comprehensive candidate report with which to evaluate the candidates being considered.

This agreement is being brought to your Board for approval because the original agreement, previously approved by your Board, contains nonstandard payment, indemnification and liability provisions.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.

FINANCING:
This agreement is funded with Federal and State revenues and County General Funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for Budget Unit...

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