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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10162007 - C.76 sr L Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .," '` FROM: Stephen L. Weir County Clerk-Recorder o`:I ,s Costa DATE: October 16, 2007 �USTj CUK�I"GP1� County SUBJECT: APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH FOREFRONT ELECTION SOLUTIONS, LLC 7L - RECOMMENDATION(S)AND BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Clerk-Recorder, or designee, to execute an amendment to the existing contract with ForeFront Election Solutions, LLC, not to exceed $12,215, to provide additional on-site support to complete project Planning and Procedure documentation services for the Contra Costa Elections Division, as specified in the Agreement. Additional services are to be completed by November 30, 2007. All other services specified in the original Agreement shall be provided in the times specified in the Agreement. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The contract amendment will increase expenditure from the Election Division's budget an additional $12,215. The total contract will go from $33,000 to a new total contract payment limit of $45,215. To date $13,000 of the total contract has been reimbursed under Contra Costa County's Help America Vote Act (HAVA) 301 contract with the state. That contract expired June 30, 2007 and it is unknown how much of the residual amount will be reimbursed under the new HAVA contract, which has not yet been executed. It is anticipated that a majority portion will be reimbursable. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The Elections Division is required to provide a copy of written procedures upon request. Election code 15003 specifically requires adoption of semifinal official and official canvass procedures to conform to voting system procedures. Written procedures need to be reviewed for compliance with current laws and the requirements for the HAVA compliant voting system purchase in 2005. Missing procedures must be written and former procedures updated. Consistent and thorough documentation must be available prior to the 2008 statewide elections. The division is currently preparing for three major elections during the next thirteen months and our regular November 2007 District Election. Because of these elections and current vacancies we do not have sufficient staffing to meet our mandates. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Not approving this request could result in non-compliance with the code. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ Yes SIGNATURE: Candy L Assi ant Rer RistECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COM EE _L,,AF'PROVE _OTHER SIGNATURE(S)-Q,4./,/ X ACTION ON BOZ ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: UNANIMOUS (ABSEN : ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. O�� �& � 2 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF WPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMI ISTRATOR BY: cc: Elections Office DEPUTY \\cccsg110\users\CLopez\Admin-Elections\ForefronABoard Order\For Amendment\BoardOrder ForeFront 2007AmendContract.doc Contra Costa County CONTRACT AMENDMENT AGREEMENT Number Standard Form L-7 (Purchase of Services -Long Form) Fund/Org# 2353 Revised 2002 Account # 2310 Other # 1. Identification of Contract to be Amended. Number: Effective Date: May 1, 2007 Department: County Clerk-Recorder, Elections Division Subject: Project Planning and Procedure Documentation 2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California(County), for its Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually agree and promise as follows: Contractor: ForeFront Election Solutions, LLC Capacity: Limited Liability Company Address: 72.31 Boulder Ave, Suite 303, Highland, CA 92346 3. Amendment Date. The effective date of this Contract Amendment Agreement is October 1, 2007 . 4. Amendment Specifications. The Contract identified above is hereby amended as set forth in the"Amendment Specifications" attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference. 5. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto: COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA BOARD OF SUP R SORS ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By By L'u, Chi firma si:141,lee Deputy CONTRACTOR Name of business entity Name of business entity By By (Signature of individual or officer) (Signature of individual or officer) (Print name and title B, if applicable) (Print name and title A, if applicable) L-7 (Page 1 of 2) Amendment Specifications This amendment to the Agreement provides for additional on-site support by Forefront and does not otherwise change the services specified in the Agreement. ForeFront will work on site at the offices of the Contra Costa Elections Division, for up to an additional seven business days, with Elections Division supervisors and staff to complete the reviews of the first and second drafts previously submitted by ForeFront to the County for review and comment (Tasks 27, 31, and 32 of the original project plan). Forefront will provide the following services: 1 . Provide additional direct support to staff to complete the tasks in the original project plan. 2. Assist Elections Division supervisors and staff in the completion of their assigned tasks. 3. Reduce turnaround time and eliminate communication issues and bottlenecks. 4. Complete final draft versions of the procedures on-site at the offices of the Elections Division. Forefront will complete the above services no later than November 30, 2007. All other services specified in the Agreement shall be provided in the times specified in the Agreement. Payment Amounts The cost for services provided under this amendment will be billed at the following rates: Rate Not to Exceed On site Visit $1200/ day $8,400 Travel, Lodging Actual Expenses $3,500 . . ................................ -. ._ Per Diem $45/day $315 Total (not to $12,215 exceed) ' Paragraph 4 of the Agreement ("Payment Limit") is hereby increased by $12, 215 from $33,000 to a new total contract payment limit of $45,215.