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FROM: R. E. Jornlin, Director �S+a
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DATE: November 5, 1984 ru.�. ::._ _0':1 °.r 1. Cbul I y
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF UNITED COUNCIL OF SPANISH SPEAKING�ORGANI,ZATIOWS , INC'= (UCSSO)
PROPOSAL FOR PARALEGAL SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFP #1005 AND AUTHORIZATION
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the recommendation of the Director, Social Service Department
regarding a contract proposal with UCSSO for legal advice and
representation and authorize the Director, Social Service Department
conduct contract negotiations with UCSSO for a contract for the period
November 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985; and upon approval by County Counsel ,
sign the eight-month contract in the amount of $30,250. In addition,
authorize the County Counsel respond to any formal written protests to
RFP #1005 or to the contract.
BACKGROUND
In September, 1984 the Social Service Department finished an RFP process
for Paralegal Services to be funded through the Older Americans Act
federal funds and be administered by the Office on Aging.
The proposals were reviewed by an evaluation team consisting of members
of the Advisory Council on Aging's Planning Committee, Social Service
Fiscal staff, Office on Aging Administrative staff and Social Service
Department Contracts Analyst. The Planning Committee and Advisory Council
recommended United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc.
On September 25, 1984 the Director, Social Service Department, made the
above recommendation. However, this matter has been held over for
response to a protest. At this time the Director recommends an
additional $500 per month throughout the contract term for attorney
services, not including litigation, overhead, administration, and paralegal
supervision, as specified below:
Contractor Services Term Amount
United Council of Legal Advice and November 1, 1984 $30,250
Spanish-Speaking Representation for to June 30, 1985
Organizations, Inc. Seniors
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF B RD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S)
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ACTION OF BOARD ON V APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER X
APPROVED recamendations as stated above; REFERRED to the County Administrator for review
and report to the Board allegations orally presented by Philip Bertenthal of Legal
Services Foundation relative to the County's program; and REQUESTED the County Administrator
to review the availability and feasibility of applying for funds fmn the State Bar
Association for legal services for seniors.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
_ X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT I ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWPO00170
ORIG: Social Service Dept. (Attn. Contracts Unit) November 6 1984 vv
CC: County Administrator ATTESTED ,
Auditor-Controller J.R. OLSSON. COUNTY CLERK
County Office on Aging County Counsel AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD
Advisory Counsel on Aging Contractor //nn
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