LA County Board

40. Education Specialist Services Sole Source Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to execute a contract with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the provision of Education Specialist Services (ESS). The term of the contract will be effective July 1, 2026, or date of execution, through June 30, 2027. The County will have the sole option to extend the contract term for up to two additional one-year periods through June 30, 2029 and an additional six months, if necessary to complete the solicitation of a new contract. The maximum contract sum for the one-year term plus two additional one-year optional renewals of the contract is $10,034,079, financed using 100% 2011 State Realignment funds. Sufficient funding will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget. Authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE Exercise the two one-year extension options and an additional six months beyond June 30, 2029, if such additional time is necessary to complete the solicitation of a new contract, provided that sufficient funding is available for the extension; County Counsel approval is obtained prior to executing the extension; and the Director notifies the Board and the Chief Executive Office (CEO), in writing, within 10 business days of the written notification’s execution. Execute ESS contract amendments to increase or decrease the maximum annual contract sum by no more than 10% if such an amendment is necessary to meet changes in service demands, provided that funding is available; and the Director notifies the Board and the CEO, in writing, within 10 business days of execution of the amendments. Execute ESS contract amendments to incorporate changes as mandated by Federal, State, or Municipal laws, regulations, or court orders, provided that: funding is available; and the Director notifies the Board and the CEO, in writing, within 10 business days of execution of the amendments. Execute amendments to the contract to make changes to the scope of work or the terms and conditions to meet program needs, provided that the Director notifies the Board and the CEO in writing within 10 business days after execution of such amendment. Terminate the ESS contract in accordance with the termination provisions, including termination for convenience, provided that the Director notifies the Board and CEO, in writing, within 10 business days of termination. (26-3132)