Resolution retroactively approving a Sole Source Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (DEC), and Low Income Investment Fund to administer the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and Technical Assistance for Early Care and Education facilities, for a term of two years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, and for a total not to exceed amount of $67,715,789; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

The City launched the Child Care Facilities Fund to expand licensed care options and improve quality for families and children, initially administered by the Human Services Agency.

DEC submitted a request for a sole source waiver to the Office of Contract Administration to continue funding with the Low Income Investment Fund, citing a lack of qualified applicants in previous competitive solicitations.

The Office of Contract Administration granted approval for the sole source waiver, allowing DEC to proceed with the agreement with the Low Income Investment Fund.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively approving the agreement with the Low Income Investment Fund for a total not to exceed amount of $67,715,789.