To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: #40-572-0 Choice in Aging Measure X Capacity Building
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Choice in Aging in an amount not to exceed $315,725 for the provision of capacity improving projects, including professional development and internal operation improvements, for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% County Measure X; 50% of which is budgeted for FY 25-26 and 50% will be budgeted for FY 26-27.
BACKGROUND:
Choice in Aging responded to RFP 1212, Organizational Capacity Building, and was awarded $315,725. This contract will support the Capacity Building projects with a payment limit not to exceed $315,725 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Choice in Aging will use this funding to update and improve internal operations, provide strategic planning and provide professional development for staff.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Supervisors, Choice in Aging will not be able to build their capacity to service older adults and adults with disabilities in Contra Costa County.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports one of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card, (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing.”