TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 170846B with Language Line Services, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 170846B with Language Line Services, Inc., for a new contract maximum of $75,000 and replace the Statement of Work attachment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and each subsequent automatic renewal, in order to accommodate a rate change and projected increase of services, for professional interpretation and translation services.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's action will increase the maximum contract amount by $25,000 for a new contract maximum of $75,000 in order to accommodate a usage increase and a rate change for a higher tier of video-based services.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health & Human Services-Multiple Divisions
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This Agreement contains a provision for automatic annual renewal. Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, the level of service provided to Napa County HHSA clientele would be severely impacted. Without adequate interpretation and translation services communication with HHSA clients could be ineffectual, leading to potential compliance issues with federal and state mandates.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQ...
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