Item 16

Authorize to exercise renewal options and amend existing sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated August 29, 2019 (originally approved by G&C on 2-20-19, item #23), for the provision of community based services and anti-poverty programs through the Community Services Block Grant, by increasing the price by $11,625,711 from $4,423,139 to $16,048,850, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2019 to September 30, 2022. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to make annual advance payments to each contractor in amounts not to exceed 1/12 of the total price for each state fiscal year, in support of the delivery of community-based services and anti-poverty programs through the Community Services Block Grant. These advance payments will enable the contractors to operate during the periods between monthly reimbursements from the State.