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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03272012 - c.85RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract novation and amendment with Michael W. Foster to extend the contract from March 18, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and increase the payment limit from $85,000 to a new payment limit of $185,000 for discrimination complaint investigation services as recommended by the County Administrator. (100% General Fund; Budgeted) FISCAL IMPACT: 100% County general fund. Budgeted for discrimination complaints. BACKGROUND: On March 26, 1993, the County Administrator's Office established Administrative Bulletin #27.2 detailing the Employment Discrimination and Complaint Procedures. In compliance with this policy, the Affirmative Action Officer is responsible for responding to all complaints of harassment and discrimination for the County. Complaints that are not resolved at the departmental level are investigated by an independent investigator, who has extensive knowledge of employment APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/27/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Deborah L. Preston (925) 375-1754 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: March 27, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: C. 85 To:Board of Supervisors From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director Date:March 27, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:Contract Extension for Foster Employment Law BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) law. Foster Employment Law has been in practice in Oakland since 1991, and since 2008 they have conducted numerous discrimination investigations for the county. They provide services for a broad spectrum of industry, government, public, private and non-profit organizations. They are also certified as a minority owned business by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council and the California Public Utilities Commission. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County would not be able to adequately address discrimination and harassment complaints as required under Federal Law and Administrative Bulletin 27.2. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: None.