LA County Board

22. Residential Care Services for Eligible Ryan White Program Clients in the County Contracts Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Director of Public Health to execute four new contracts with agencies selected under a competitive solicitation process, for Residential Care Services for eligible Ryan White Program (RWP) clients in the County, effective September 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, for a total maximum obligation of $18,208,518, 100% funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), RWP Part A funds, Assistance Listing Number 93.914, HRSA Ending the HIV Epidemic funds, Assistance Listing Number 93.686 and California Department of Public Health, RWP Part B funds, Assistance Listing Number 93.917. Authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Public Health) APPROVE Execute amendments to the contracts that extend the terms through February 29, 2032, at amounts to be determined by the Director, contingent upon the availability of funds and contractor performance; allow the rollover of unspent contract funds, if allowable by the grantor; provide an increase or decrease in funding above or below the annual base maximum obligation based on the availability of Federal, State, and/or County resources, effective upon date of execution or beginning of applicable funding period; reallocate funds between budgets; update the statement of work, as necessary; and correct errors in the contract's terms and conditions, and make other administrative changes, subject to notification to the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. Execute change notices to the contracts to authorize modifications to the budget with corresponding modifications to the statement of work, that are within the same scope of services, as necessary; make modifications to contractor’s or County’s administration; and make changes to hours of operation and/or service locations. Immediately suspend or terminate any contract upon issuing a written notice to the contractor if the contractor fails to fully comply with contractual requirements, and terminate contracts for convenience, including cancellation without cause and in response to Federal, State, or County budget reductions, by providing written notice to the contractor of either 30 calendar days or 10 calendar days, as applicable. (26-4738)