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a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Brennan Workforce Consulting (BWC), in an aggregate amount not to exceed $80,000, to provide WIOA policy development and training services to the WDB for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the WDB to execute one (1) renewal to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional year, subject to County Counsel review, so long as the amendment does not exceed 10% ($8,000) and does not substantially change the scope of work or terms of the Agreement
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Brennan Workforce Consulting (BWC), in an aggregate amount not to exceed $80,000, to provide WIOA policy development and training services to the WDB for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director of the WDB to execute one (1) renewal to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional year, subject to County Counsel review, so long as the amendment does not exceed 10% ($8,000) and does not substantially change the scope of work or terms of the Agreement
SUMMARY:
Background
The WDB was awarded federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to provide employment services and occupational skills training to adults, dislocated workers, and youth according to specific WIOA policies and procedures developed by the federal Department of Labor (DOL) and the State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD). In addition, the WDB is also required to develop its own policies and procedures based on those developed by the DOL and EDD.
Request for Qualifications Process
On June 23, 2022, BWC was approved by the WDB to provide WIOA policy development and trainin...
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