This resolution approves a contract between the City and the Children’s Council of San Francisco to support the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, covering a period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, with a budget of up to $436,382,686. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make necessary amendments to the contract without significantly changing its terms.
Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036005 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a three years and six months term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $436,382,686; and authorizing DEC to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the Department of Early Childhood's initiative to implement the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education through a grant agreement with Children's Council of San Francisco.
DEC issued a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for Access and Enrollment services to support the implementation of the Citywide Plan for Early Care and Education.
Children’s Council submitted a proposal in response to the RFGA and was one of the highest-ranked proposals.
The grant agreement with Children's Council of San Francisco was set to begin, covering a term until December 31, 2028.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for the grant agreement with Children's Council.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement with Children's Council of San Francisco.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the grant agreement with Children's Council.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
