Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John T. Keene, Chief Probation Officer
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with SCRAM of California Inc., Contract No. 32000-22-R078954, to provide electronic monitoring services to adult and juvenile probationers and defendants in Pretrial Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with SCRAM of California Inc. to add $275,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $875,000.
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BACKGROUND:
In March 2022, the Probation Department completed an RFP process and selected SCRAM of California Inc. as the vendor to provide the necessary electronic monitoring services (house arrest, CAM, and GPS) to adult and juvenile probationers and to Pretrial Services defendants.
The Probation Department protects the public by providing safe, humane, and cost-effective services for adult and juvenile offenders. SCRAM of California Inc. will provide these electronic monitoring services to juveniles as an alternative to detention, as well as adults in Specialty Court Programs (Multiple Driving Under the Influence Court, Veterans Treatment Court, and Military Diversion), Pretrial Services, and Sex Offender supervision. Electronic monitoring has been proven to be an effective alternative to detention for individuals in the criminal justice system.
There are currently approximately 23 juveniles and 105 adults on electronic monitoring.
DISCUSSION:
Through this agreement, SCRAM of California Inc. will provide electronic monitoring services to adult and juvenile probationers and to defendants in Pretrial Services. SCRAM of California Inc. will support the department via onsite and web-based trainings, installation and maintenance of equipment, file and client management, and data reporting.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to for...
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