REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 13, 2026
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Contract with the City of San Bernardino for Modernization of Older Californians Act Nutrition Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 24-992 with the City of San Bernardino for the Modernization of Older Californians Act Nutrition Services, increasing the contract amount by $90,000, from $99,900 to a total amount not to exceed $189,900, and extending the contract term by one year for a total contract period of October 22, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total cost of $90,000 for the nutrition services is 100% State funded by the Modernization of Older Californians Act (MOCA) Nutrition funding with no match requirement. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the 2025-26 budget and will be included in the 2026-27 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) offers a wide variety of programs designed to help older adults and individuals with disabilities. DAAS operates nutrition services programs in the County to provide nourishing meals, nutrition education, and companionship to older individuals and their spouses with an intent to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition while also promoting socialization.
With California’s population over age 60 increasing, reinvestment in Older Californians Act programs is essential. Through funding from the California Department of Aging, the MOCA seeks to modernize, advance, and expand various established Older Americans Act Title IIIC Nutrition Services Programs and introduce additional, innovative community-based service programs that address the evolving needs of older adults.
DAAS will utilize the MOCA funding to provide modernized nutrition services to current nutrition program participants, and to attract and engage new participants who may benefit from the program. Services include, but are not limited to, “to-go” meals for pick up or delivery, intergenerational activities that connect Older Californians Nutrition Program (OCNP) participants with individuals under the age of 60, improvements to the current OCNP nutrition infrastructure, and access to education and distribution of nutritious meals to low-income older individuals.
Contractor performance will be measured by reviewing monthly reports to monitor compliance with the administrative, fiscal, and program requirements of the contract. The program requirements include minimum unit requirements and unduplicated client numbers to promote the well-being of as many older adults and adults with disabilities as possible. The contract may be terminated by the County immediately, in the event that funds are not available, and without cause by serving a written notice 30 days in advance of termination.
On October 22, 2024 (Item No. 3), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved Contract No. 24-992 with the City of San Bernardino to provide MOCA nutrition services, in the total amount not to exceed $99,900 for the contract period of October 22, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Approval of this item will allow DAAS to continue to contract with the City of San Bernardino to provide nourishing meals, nutrition education, and companionship services to older adults and adults with disabilities throughout the County.
This Amendment is being presented to the Board at this time, as it is the first date available following completion of extended contract negotiations, all necessary internal reviews, and approval of the Amendment by the San Bernardino City Council on November 5, 2025. During this time, services have continued without interruption.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services (Lisa Rivas-Ordaz, Contracts Manager, 388-0222) on December 11, 2025; Deputy County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on December 11, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (John Hallen, Principal Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on December 22, 2025.