community needs and aligned with State direction.
To support this effort, and as part of the County’s ongoing commitment to operational
efficiencies and continuous program improvement, a comprehensive assessment of the current
employment services delivery model is needed to identify future opportunities to structure the
program. To ensure a thorough, objective, and fiscally responsible evaluation, it is recommended
that the County engage a consultant to conduct this assessment. Once the consultant has
completed the assessment, the findings will be presented to the Board through a formal Board
Memorandum.
Today’s item requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorize a
competitive procurement of CalWORKs employment and supportive services allowing a
continuation of these services to participants without interruption.
Today’s actions advance the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all and
our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and
thriving communities. This will be accomplished by upholding practices that align with
community priorities and improving transparency and trust while maintaining strong fiscal
management.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize
the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue a Competitive Solicitation
for CalWORKs Employment Services and upon successful negotiations and determination of
a fair and reasonable price, award one or more contracts for an initial term of one year and
four one-year options and up to an additional six months, if needed, and subject to the
approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee; and to amend the contract as
required, to reflect all changes in programs, services and funding.
2. In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code authorize
the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a Competitive Solicitation
or take other authorized action for Consultant Services to conduct an assessment of the
CalWORKs Employment Services and associated supportive services program components,
including an analysis of a potential in-house model for service delivery, and upon successful
negotiations and determination of a fair and reasonable price, award contracts for a term of
one year, with three option years and up to an additional six months, if needed and subject to
the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee; and to amend the contracts as
needed to reflect changes to services and funding.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego Self-Sufficiency Services provides programs that promote job
readiness, education, employment training and placement, housing stability, and other supports
to help low-income families achieve economic independence. Services are designed to meet
families at any point in their journey toward long-term self-sufficiency and are delivered at
accessible locations by culturally responsive, trauma-informed staff. This approach ensures
equitable access to comprehensive, personalized support and emphasizes economic stability,
safety, health, and overall well-being, creating pathways for all families to thrive.
