File #: 24-087   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/10/2024 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/6/2024 Final action:
Title: Ratify and approve the Contract with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc., for CBE No. 606914-23, for Children's Attorneys Project (CAP), 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. C606914-23 Disclosure, 3. C606914-23 Contract

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Abigail Frierson, Deputy County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Ratify and approve the Contract with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc., for CBE No. 606914-23, for Children's Attorneys Project (CAP), 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 #:

1010.000

Fund Name:

County General Fund

Fund Center:

9990108000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$700,000 Annually

Description:

Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP)

Additional Comments:

The total Contract is estimated in the amount of $3,675,000 should all renewal options be exercised.

 

BACKGROUND: 

This Contract is for Children's Attorneys Project (CAP) with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (NBE).

A Fiscal Directive No. 6, Competitive Bidding Exception, was approved because Children's Attorneys Project will provide independent legal representation to abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services.

The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
•                     The term of the Contract is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and includes the option to renew for                      4, one-year periods and includes a 3-month extension.
•                     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.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc. currently holds a Clark County Business License.