Memorandum
Date: January 12, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer for Denise Pomeroy, Health Services Director
Subject: Consideration of an Agreement between Lake County Health Services and Lake County Office of Education, for RFP #LCHS 20-001 Prevention, Detection and Support: A Lake County COVID-19 Initiative for Latino-Focused Outreach for a one time cost of $192,268 and authorize the Chair to sign
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Lake County Health Services Department’s Epidemiologist produces reports providing data regarding the distribution of COVID-19 cases within Lake County. Recently released reports identified that the Latino Population is experiencing a disproportionately higher rate of COVID-19 infections. Latinos make up about 22% of the county population, but more than 43% of COVID-19 cases. On December 1, 2020, Lake County Health Services issued a Request for Proposals #LCHS 20-001 Prevention, Detection and Support: A Lake County COVID-19 Initiative for Latino-Focused Outreach. The full body of work under this award encompasses outreach and community engagement, public health education and information, identification and implementation of strategies to increase testing and facilitate vaccination efforts, and provide resources and support for people and families needing to isolate or quarantine. The overall goal of this RFP is to prevent new COVID-19 infections and reduce the daily case rate among Latino residents.
Proposals were solicited publically and included posting to the Lake County Bids & RFP Webpage. One proposal was received from the following organization:
Lake County Office of Education (Local) with a bid of $192,268
The proposal was reviewed by the RFP Selection Committee and has been determined to have met all requirements of the proposal. Lake County Office of Education has submitted a responsive proposal and can provide support within the budget constraints.
Lake County Health Services has applied for and received State COVID-19 ELC funding. We have allocated $263,232.00 to assist the disproportionately impacted populations. The State will reimburse the County based on submitted claims.
Staff respectfully requests your approval of the attached Agreement.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
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How long has Agreement been in place?
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Recommended Action: Approve Agreement between Lake County Health Services and Lake County Office of Education, for RFP #LCHS 20-001 Prevention, Detection and Support: A Lake County COVID-19 Initiative for Latino-Focused Outreach for a one time cost of $192,268 and authorize the Chair to sign.