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2 <br /> 4. Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc. — $847,000 ($825,000 from Social Services, <br /> $42,000 from Aging); and <br /> 5. Regional Home Care, Inc. — $25,000 ($20,000 from Social Services, $5,000 from Aging). <br /> Each of the contracts is thirty (30) pages or longer. A sample contract is attached to demonstrate <br /> the contract content, and staff will finalize each respective provider contract with the above award <br /> amounts following Board approval. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Social Services has requested $1,135,450 and Aging has requested <br /> $91,000 for in-home aide services in the Manager's Recommended FY 2024-25 budget. These <br /> contracts will be funded by a combination of Federal, State, and County dollars. It should be noted <br /> that all providers have agreed to pay the County's living wage to all employees working under <br /> these contracts. <br /> These contracts do not guarantee that this amount of funds will be made available to the providers, <br /> but rather assure availability of contracted providers when needed for individuals in Orange <br /> County. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing, and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1. Approve the RFP contract awards using a joint contract with CNC/Access, Inc. dba All <br /> Ways Caring Home Care, First-Watch Homecare, LLC, Ole Creek Health and Wellness, <br /> Inc., Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc., and Regional Home Care, Inc. for FY 2024- <br /> 2025; and <br /> 2. Authorize the County Manager to sign these contracts, any future contract renewals, and <br /> any amendments to these contracts subject to County Attorney review and contingent upon <br /> approval of the annual County budget. <br />