26-0452

Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Central Valley Children’s Services Network as it is the only local State-designated Child Care Resource and Referral agency in Fresno County authorized to provide Child Care Navigator services and Trauma-Informed Care training and coaching, has demonstrated it can meet the scope of services outlined in the County’s request, and is uniquely qualified as a local Alternative Payment Program provider for the administration of child care voucher payments under the Bridge Program; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Central Valley Children’s Services Network to provide child care navigator services, trauma-informed care training and coaching, and child care voucher distribution services, effective July 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,211,590

Agenda Item Approved Introduced April 22, 2026

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Held by: Central Valley Children’s Services Network 4 records across this site
Amount: $5.21M
Runs until: April 22, 2029 3 years away calculated from the contract term stated in the record
Type: rfp
Field: Technology

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