LA County Board

47. Proposition A for Security, Housekeeping, and Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement Recommendation: Find pursuant to County Code Section 2.121.420 that services under the Proposition A (Prop A) agreements for Security, Housekeeping, and Landscape Maintenance Services continue to be performed more economically by independent contractors. Authorize the Director of Health Services to take the following actions: (Department of Health Services) APPROVE Execute sole source amendments to the expiring Prop A agreements to extend the term of each agreement in any increments for up to a period of three months, with up to six one-month extension options; update the scope of services to the Security Services Agreement to add the option for the Department of Health Services facilities to request armed guards along with corresponding rates; and to increase the County’s maximum obligation, if any, accordingly. Amend the Prop A agreements to increase the service rates and maximum County obligation payable under the agreements as applicable, to align with increase(s) in the Living Wage Ordinance rate per direction from the Chief Executive Office; and in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and County Counsel, comply with any current or future regulatory or legislative requirements and Board directives. Reaffirm prior delegations of authority to amend the Prop A agreements to add, delete, and/or modify certain terms and conditions as required by law, County policy, the Board, or Chief Executive Office; modify the agreements, including terms and conditions and scope of services, to implement improvements and address changes in service needs and adjust the maximum County obligation, if any by up to 15% accordingly; and incorporate and/or revise non-substantive and administrative terms and conditions. Execute a sole source amendment to the expiring non-Prop A Concession Cafeteria Services Agreement to extend the term for a period of one year, with the option to further extend the term in any increments for up to one additional year. Terminate the agreements in accordance with the applicable termination provisions, including for the convenience of the County and contractor’s default with advance written notification of such to the Board and Chief Executive Office. (26-1537)