To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026
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Department Contact: |
DeDe Parker |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Rachel Ebel-Elliott |
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707-463-7836 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-039 with Redwood Community Services, Inc., in the Amount of $90,140, for a New Total of $180,280 to Provide Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Job Training Services for Welfare-To-Work Participants, Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve first amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-039 with Redwood Community Services, Inc., in the amount of $90,140, for a new total of $180,280 to provide Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Job Training Services for Welfare-To-Work Participants, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign and future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
May 6, 2025, Item 3z), BOS Approval of Agreement No. BOS-25-039
Summary of Request:
On May 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the Agreement BOS-25-039 with Redwood Community Services to provide job training opportunities for Welfare-to-Work participants through the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) program.
The County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services earlier this fiscal year; however, the RFP did not result in a successful award. Department of Social Services will release a new RFP in the next fiscal year. In the interim, the First Amendment with Redwood Community Services, Inc. is necessary to maintain continuity of services and avoid disruption to active Welfare-to-Work participants.
The First Amendment updates the Agreement BOS-25-039 to increase the total amount from $90,140 to $180,280 and extends the term for one additional year, through June 30th, 2027.
Under the Agreement, the Contractor continues to provide paid on-the-job training for eligible participants; maintain and update a list of job openings; interview referred participants and identify appropriate placements; deliver employability skills training, including the “Bring Your A Game to Work” curriculum; provide mandatory training; supervise and monitor participants with real-time feedback; ensure participants meet engagement requirements; submit monthly reports; assist participants in securing stable employment; and provide all tools and equipment needed for training. ESE placements remain limited to six months per participant.
This amendment ensures uninterrupted services while the County prepares to re-bid the program next fiscal year.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Expanded Subsidized Employment Program augmented by CalWORKs Single Allocation |
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current f/y cost: $90,140 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $90,140 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Assistant CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: May 19, 2026 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 25-039-A1 |
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