REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 11, 2024
FROM
DIANA ALEXANDER, Assistant Executive Officer, Human Services
SUBJECT
Title
Amendments to Contracts for Translation and Interpretation Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to contracts with the following agencies to provide translation and interpretation services for County customers experiencing English language barriers and/or who are deaf, hearing impaired, or hard of hearing, increasing the total aggregate amount by $750,000, from $3,750,000 to $4,500,000, and extending the contract term by five months, for the total period of September 1, 2019 through January 31, 2025:
1. Contract No. 19-583 with Asian American Educational & Cultural Resources Center, Inc. dba Asian American Resource Center
2. Contract No. 19-584 with Avantpage, Inc.
3. Contract No. 19-585 with Focus Language International, LLC
4. Contract No. 19-586 with Hanna Interpreting Services, LLC
5. Contract No. 19-587 with Interpreters Unlimited, LLC
6. Contract No. 19-588 with Keller Translation Development Services, LLC dba GlobalReady
(Presenter: Diana Alexander, Assistant Executive Officer, 387-4261)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not require additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total aggregate amount of $4,500,000 for translation and interpretation services is funded with approximately 75% ($3,375,000) federal and state sources, 20% ($900,000) 1991 and 2011 Realignment, and 5% ($225,000) budgeted Discretionary General Funding. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Human Services (HS) Administrative C...
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