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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an Agreement with Community Networks Corporation dba Community Software Group with non-standard arbitration clause and choice of law in Massachusetts, for subscriptions to Data Management and Community Action Plan software systems for use by the Monterey County Community Action Partnership and its subcontractors, effective April 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $26,849, and;
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($2,685) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $29,534.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an Agreement with Community Networks Corporation dba Community Software Group with non-standard arbitration clause and choice of law in Massachusetts, for subscriptions to Data Management and Community Action Plan software systems for use by the Monterey County Community Action Partnership and its subcontractors, effective April 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $26,849, and;
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($2,685) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $29,534.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Community Action Partnership administers the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and must ensure quality data and outcomes are reported on an annual basis using national standardized performance ...
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