Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with San Mateo County Community College District
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement with the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) to continue providing education, mentoring, and tutoring to CalWORKS Welfare-to-Work (WTW) participants, extending the term by 24 months through December 31, 2027, and increasing funding by $616,910 for a new total amount of $1,067,910.
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BACKGROUND:
The Subsidized Work Study Initiative, supported by the California Department of Social Services, is designed to provide CalWORKs WTW clients with career enhancement opportunities through subsidized work study, client reintroduction to educational pathways, and peer mentoring support. In collaboration with SMCCCD, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) Employment Services branch provides opportunities for CalWORKS WTW participants to attend classes and earn continuing education credits to obtain licensure and/or certification to assist in achieving self-sufficiency.
On June 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 080532, the Board waived the requirement for the Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorized an agreement with SMCCCD, for a term of July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, for a total obligation amount of $451,000 with the SMCCCD. Under this agreement, SMCCCD provides education, mentoring, and tutoring to CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work participants as part of the Subsidized Work Study Initiative. The requirement for a formal solicitation was waived Pursuant to Section 2.83.070(b) of the County Ordinance Code and in accordance with Administrative Memo B-1 because SMCCCD (a community college system) is considered a public agency.
On October 3, 2024, HSA authorized a director-level amendment to adjust classes available...
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