This resolution approves a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services to support the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education for a term of 3 years and 6 months, with a total budget of up to $237.77 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036193 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a 3 year and 6 month term from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $237,770,265; and to authorize the DEC Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the Department of Early Childhood's initiative to enhance early care and education services in San Francisco.
DEC issued a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for Access and Enrollment services to select providers for childcare subsidy programs and resources.
The deadline for submitting proposals in response to the RFGA was set, allowing organizations to apply for the grant.
Wu Yee Children's Services was awarded a grant agreement by DEC for a total not to exceed amount of $237,770,265 to implement early care and education services.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for retroactive approval of the grant agreement with Wu Yee Children's Services.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement with Wu Yee Children's Services.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the grant agreement for early care and education services.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record