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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION FOR HOUSING INMATES AT STATE FIRE CAMPS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On November 13, 2018 (4), the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the execution of a three-year agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for the housing of inmates at State Fire Camps which expires on June 30, 2021. This program has been very effective, and the inmates have contributed to the safety of the community by managing brush and fighting fires. In addition, this program has assisted the Sheriff in managing jail population by annually increasing the number of both male and female inmates placed in the camps from 11 the first year to a monthly average of 70 in 2019. With the inmate population reduced for COVID-19 prevention in 2020, we averaged 42 inmates per month at the camps.
The Sheriff and CDCR would like to execute a new three-year agreement. This is a request to authorize a three-year contract with CDCR for the housing inmates at State Fire Camps for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
SHERIFF
In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation; and, subject to successful negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract for housing County inmates at State Fire Camps for three years beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024 and an additional six months if needed, and to amend the contract as needed to reflect changes to services and funding subject to approval of the Sheriff.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 CAO Recommended Operational Plan for the Sheriff's Department. If approved, this request will result in estimated costs of $672,800 in Fiscal Year 2021-22. The funding source is revenue from the State of California, Local Revenue Fund 2011, Community Corrections Subaccount. Subsequent year costs and revenues will be included in future year Operational Plans for the Sheriff's Department. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no increase in staff years.
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BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2018 (4), the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the execution of a three-year agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for the housing of inmates at their fire camps.
CDCR maintains four two inmate fire camps in San Diego County and these fire camps are critical to both brush management and the wildland fire response capabilities. Following Public Safety Realignment in 2011, many of the inmates the CDCR would have sent to their fire camps were now housed in county detention facilities. This resulted in a shortage of inmates at the State fire camps that the San Diego County Fire (SDCF) and CAL FIRE rely upon to quickly respond to wildfires. CDCR approached the County about sending inmates to their fire camps and an agreement was reached.
Public Safety Realignment also caused the population in the Sheriff's jails to reach near capacity. Being able to send inmates to fire camps has assisted the Sheriff in managing the jail populations by increasing jail capacity for serious offenders and providing an opportunity for lower risk inmates to protect our residents by supporting SDCF and CAL Fire during wildland fires.
This request is to approve the execution of a three-year contract with CDCR for the housing up to 100 inmates annually at State Fire Camps for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024 and an additional six months if needed. If approved, this request will authorize the Sheriff's Department to approve any amendments to the revenue contract, as needed, to reflect service level and funding changes. Approval of this request will result in Fiscal Year 2021-22 costs of $672,800, based on revenue from the State of California, Local Revenue Fund 2011, Community Corrections Subaccount.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today's proposed request supports the Living Safely Initiative of the County of San Diego's 2021-26 Strategic Plan by supporting activities that maximize the County's capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters, and efficiently utilize jail capacity.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM d. gORE
Sheriff
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AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
REQUIRES FOUR VOTES: ☐ Yes ☒ No
WRITTEN DISCLOSURE PER COUNTY CHARTER SECTION 1000.1 REQUIRED
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTIONS: November 13, 2018 (4) SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION FOR HOUSING INMATES AT STATE FIRE CAMPS August 6, 2013 (1) LOCAL INMATES TO STATE FIRE CAMPS |
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BOARD POLICIES APPLICABLE: A-87 Competitive Procurement |
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BOARD POLICY STATEMENTS: Pursuant to Board Policy A-87, this procurement is a single source exception allowed under Penal Code Section 2057, which states the Sheriff may contract with the State to house inmates pursuant to PC 1170(h), which is a felony punishable by serving time in a County jail. |
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MANDATORY COMPLIANCE: N/A |
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ORACLE AWARD NUMBER(S) AND CONTRACT AND/OR REQUISITION NUMBER(S): 124859 |
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Sheriff |
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CONTACT PERSON(S):
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Keith Spears, Contracts Manager |
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Christie Miller, Sr. Accountant |
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858-974-2236 |
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858-974-2312 |
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Keith.spears@sdsheriff.org |
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Christie.miller@sdsheriff.org |
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