Legislation Details

File #: 26-1729   
Status: Passed
File created: 5/20/2026 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action: 6/16/2026
Title: Approve the Contract with Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary and Bartenders Training Fund dba Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, for CBE No. 607903-26, for Clark County Workforce Economic Stability Training Initiative (CCWEST) Program, contingent upon submission of the required insurance; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. C607903-26 Disclosure_cc, 3. C607903-26 Contract_cc

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Jamie Sorenson, Director of Clark County Social Services

Recommendation: 

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Approve the Contract with Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary and Bartenders Training Fund dba Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, for CBE No. 607903-26, for Clark County Workforce Economic Stability Training Initiative (CCWEST) Program, contingent upon submission of the required insurance; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2970.000

Fund Name:

Workforce Education

Fund Center:

1270111070

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$1,691,245 annually

Description:

Clark County Workforce Economic Stability Training Initiative (CCWEST) Program

Additional Comments:

The total Contract award is estimated in the amount of $8,456,225 should all renewal options be exercised.

 

BACKGROUND: 

This Contract is to provide a program for workforce development, job training and employment services including vocational programming in the hospitality industry and access to other vocational programs offered with wraparound services with Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary and Bartenders Training Fund dba Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV).

A Fiscal Directive No. 6, Competitive Bidding Exception, was approved, as CALV is the only culinary school offering a wide range of programs that prepare individuals for successful, sustainable careers in hospitality-the largest industry in Las Vegas.

The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
                     The term of the Contract is from date of award through June 30, 2027 and includes the option to renew                      for 4, one-year periods.
                     Includes the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with                      advanced written notice.

The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 332.115.1(b), the competitive bidding process is not required as the services to be performed are professional in nature.

Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary and Bartenders Training Fund dba Culinary Academy of Las Vegas currently holds a Clark County Business License.