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BACKGROUND In September of 2002, the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton contracted with ICF Consulting, Inc. to conduct a Human Services Needs Assessment for the Tri-Valley. In 2003, the Needs Assessment was completed and was used in the Tri-Valley to identify and fill service gaps and as a tool for nonprofit agencies to leverage funding when applying for grants. In November of 2010, the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton contracted with Resource Development Associates to conduct the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment, for similar purposes as the 2003 assessment. The City Council adopted a goal to Update and Implement the Eastern Alameda County 2011 Human Services Needs Assessment in the FY 2021/22 — FY 2022/23 City Council Work Plan. DISCUSSION Partnering with the Cities of Dublin and Livermore, staff created a Request for Proposals to obtain qualified consultants to coordinate and complete an update to the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment. A Request for Proposals was completed and made available publicly on February 1, 2022. A total of two proposals were submitted to the City for consideration: • JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. • Resource Development Associates. Staff from each city (Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton) served on the selection committee. Both firms were provided in-person interviews in mid-April. The selection committee recommends JSI as the firm for this Professional Services Agreement. JSI proved to be knowledgeable about the Tri-Valley area, with a strong understanding of the unique human services challenges. JSI's approach to community outreach and desire to work with stakeholders coincides with the cities' approach. The selection committee appreciated JSI's desire to share a solid narrative of Tri-Valley human services needs. JSI was also able to demonstrate other data sources that would be utilized in addition to the 2020 Census data. Should the three cities desire to request change order(s) during the time of the agreement, staff request the Pleasanton City Manager be authorized to approve and execute any required agreement change order(s) for a not to exceed amount of $30,582. Change order(s) must be agreed upon as described in the Memorandum of Understanding, No. 7 (Attachment 2). Page 2 of 3