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Approve a contract with Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc. (LCA) for $1,757,759 to provide Youth Development Services for the period of October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027; Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an annual aggregate of $74,999; and Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute any amendments which are technical or administrative in nature
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Chief Probation Officer recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a contract with Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc. (LCA) for $1,757,759 to provide Youth Development Services for the period of October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027;
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an annual aggregate of $74,999; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Probation to execute any amendments which are technical or administrative in nature.
SUMMARY:
The Probation Department issued a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in February 2024 (RFP #952-0222-24) to solicit bids from qualified youth-serving organizations to provide evidence-based programs that support Prevention, Intervention and Crime Reduction that will collectively impact the well-being of justice involved youth and contribute towards a reduction in recidivism and positive youth development. Leaders in Community Alternatives, Inc. (LCA) was the best-evaluated proposer that the County is now considering for contract award. The recommended three-year contract provides services from October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
Keeping in mind the County's commitment to ensuring public safety through the reduction of recidivism by increasing the life skills and competencies of both, in and out ...
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