title
Approve a Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging first contract amendment with Food is Free Solano, dba Food is Free Bay Area, for $71,419 for a total contract amount of $111,419 to provide groceries to seniors for the current period through June 30, 2026; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
body
Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging first contract amendment with Food is Free Solano, dba Food is Free Bay Area, for $71,419 for a total contract amount of $111,419 to provide groceries to seniors for the current period through June 30, 2026; and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (N/S AAA) distributes funds from the California Department of Aging (CDA) for Older Americans Act (OAA) services within Planning and Service Area 28. N/S AAA service priorities include nutrition, transportation, emergency housing assistance, and information and referral for the older adult populations in Napa and Solano Counties. With CDA approval, this amendment allocates OAA Title IIIB federal funds and one-time-only funds to Food is Free Bay Area to provide supplemental support for the nutritional needs of older adults in Solano County.
Consistent with CDA guidance, the N/S AAA may utilize additional revenue to supplement currently funded programs and has the discretion to contract for supplemental services with existing service providers during the current fiscal year (FY2025/26). With the addition of $71,419, Food is Free Bay Area will serve 300 more unduplicated older adults, distribute 15,900 more grocery bag units containing shelf-stable food, fresh produce, bread, and dairy products, and offer limited delivery options in the Solano County community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of this amendment is funded by CDA and included in the FY2025/26 working budget. There is no impact on the County General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to approve the first contract amendment. This is not recommended because the contract provides vital food support to older adults in Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging Oversight Board and Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council were consulted to prepare this Board Item.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION