REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2026
FROM
JAMES LOCURTO, Director, Transitional Assistance Department
SUBJECT
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Amendments to Contracts for Vocational Education and Training Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to contracts with the following agencies to provide Vocational Education and Training Services on a fee-for-service basis, increasing the total aggregate amount by $3,500,000, from $3,500,000 to $7,000,000, and extending the terms for one additional year, for a total contract term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027:
1. Career Institute, Inc., Contract No. 25-500
2. Chaffey Community College, Contract No. 25-501
3. Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupation Program, Contract No. 25-502
4. Exemplar Human Services, Contract No. 25-503
5. First Institute Training & Management, Inc., Contract No. 25-504
6. Mission Career College, Contract No. 25-505
7. Private Security Training Center, Contract No. 25-506
8. Rock Gate Capital LLC dba 160 Driving Academy, Contract No. 25-507
(Presenter: James LoCurto, Director, 388-0245)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The contracts will not exceed $3,500,000 in the aggregate, during Fiscal Year 2026-27 and are 100% federally funded through the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Single Allocation - Welfare-to-Work (WTW). Appropriation and revenue are included in the Human Services Administrative Claim 2026-27 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Under the terms of the amendments, the contractors will provide mandated education services to enable CalWORKs WTW customers to transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. These education services include flexible vocational education and training programs that will result in economic self-sufficiency and lasting employment. The training programs will accommodate and serve all customers, including those with limited English proficiency, learning disabilities, and other barriers to employment.
The training will be completed within 12 months, and customers will receive a certificate, credential, or diploma. The programs offered include Certified Medical or Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Computer and Office Skills, Security Guard, and Truck Driving. It is estimated that approximately 885 CalWORKs customers will be trained in 2026-27.
On June 18, 2025 (Item No. 103), as a result of a formal procurement, the Board of Supervisors approved contracts with the agencies listed in Recommendation Nos. 1-8 to provide Vocational Education and Training Services in the aggregate amount of $3,500,000, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with four one-year extension options by mutual agreement of both parties.
Contractor performance will continue to be monitored by reviewing monthly reports describing the services provided, the progress of each CalWORKs customer, and annual visits to review for compliance with the administrative, fiscal, and program terms and conditions of the contract. The contracts may be terminated without cause by the County with 30 days written notice.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services (Lisa Rivas-Ordaz, Contracts Manager, 388-0222) on May 21, 2026; County Counsel (Adam Ebright, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 5, 2026; Purchasing (Joni Yang, Buyer III, 387-2463) on May 6, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (John Hallen, Principal Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on May 28, 2026.