RESOLUTION NO. _____________

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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RESOLUTION WAIVING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VOORHIS ASSOCIATES, INC TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE OPENING AND OPERATION OF THE NEW JUVENILE HALL

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RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code, Section 31000, County may contract with independent contractors for the furnishing of such services to or for County or any Department thereof;

WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that Contractor be retained for the purpose of developing Juvenile Hall policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the California Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities-Title 15 and Title 24, etc. to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the new Juvenile Hall; and

WHEREAS, the Contractor will develop an appropriate and job relevant curriculum and train approximately 120 staff on the newly developed policies and procedures, train on Post orders, conduct simulation and dry run training to enable Juvenile Hall staff to safely and efficiently access and operate the Juvenile Hall; and

WHEREAS, Contractor will assist in developing a comprehensive move in strategy and time table for staff and youth relocation and provide on sight assistance during the move in phase.

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County to waive the RFP process in light of the knowledge and prior experience of Voorhis Associates, Inc. in connection with the Youth Services Center project,

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the RFP process is hereby waived and that the President of this Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the County of San Mateo, and the Clerk of this Board shall attest the President’s signature thereto;

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