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Matter SCC-128987

Approve Agreement with The Whalls Group relating to providing Office of the Sheriff Custody Bureau recruitment services in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 for period June 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. A sole source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a). (LA)

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3 Documents on file 2.74 MB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
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Agreement/Amendment Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve an agreement with The Whalls Group for recruitment services for the Sheriff’s Office Custody Bureau, with a budget not exceeding $1,750,000 for the period from June 2, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The recommendation addresses chronic staffing shortages and the need for adequate healthcare provision in correctional facilities. The action is expected to have no impact on the General Fund or on children, seniors, and sustainability. Failure to approve the action may result in the inability to fill critical positions and potential court penalties.

Key points
  • Agreement with The Whalls Group for recruitment services.
  • Budget not to exceed $1,750,000 for June 2, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
  • Chronic vacancy issues in the Sheriff’s Office Custody Bureau.
  • No impact on the General Fund.
  • No impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
  • Potential consequences of not approving the action include inability to fill positions and court penalties.
Limitations
  • The text indicates a budget amount but does not provide specific details on the approval process or outcomes.
  • The attachment mentions a sole source justification but does not include the actual document.
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the recruitment challenges faced.

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County of Santa Clara Employee Services Agency 128987 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: David Huebner, Director, Employee Services Agency SUBJECT: 2026-2027 The Whalls Group Agreement RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Agreement with The Whalls Group relating to providing Office of the Sheriff Custody Bureau recruitment services in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 for period June 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. A sole source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a). (LA) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended action. A one-time appropriation for Sheriff’s Office Custody Bureau recruitment services was approved by the Board of Supervisors during the FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review and will be rolled over to FY 2026-2027 during the FY 2025-2026 Year-End Clean-Up process. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Sheriff’s Office Custody Bureau has had a chronic vacancy of correctional deputy positions despite robust recruitment...
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The Whalls Group Sole Source Justfication

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The document outlines a justification for exceptions to competitive procurement for hiring recruitment services from The Whalls Group for the Sheriff's Office Custody Bureau. The justification highlights chronic vacancies in correctional deputy positions and the need for immediate action to comply with a federal consent decree regarding healthcare for incarcerated patients. The Whalls Group is identified as a sole source provider specializing in correctional officer recruitment, with a proposed contract value of $2,000,000. The document also details the scope of work, market research, and future plans for improving recruitment processes.

Key points
  • The Whalls Group is proposed as the sole source contractor for recruitment services.
  • Total estimated value of the award is $2,000,000.
  • The Sheriff's Office has over 100 vacant correctional deputy positions.
  • The Whalls Group specializes in correctional and detention officer recruitment.
  • The County is under a consent decree to provide adequate healthcare to incarcerated patients.
  • The document includes a detailed scope of work for recruitment services.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as 'Date of Submission' and 'Phone #' which affect the completeness of the summary.
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the presence of revision dates and sections that are not fully completed.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 72EC7979-7494-4BD8-87AC-5A142BC399E8 2F47410C-1EEE-4FE8-8339-1AD11E5FC58F JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTIONS TO COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT It is the policy of the Board that the County conduct an open, fair and full competitive solicitation process for the procurement of goods and/or services, with exemptions for certain goods, services and classes of procurement, and case-by-case exceptions, subject to a detailed review and approval process. The residents of Santa Clara County are best served when sound business decisions are made through a full and open competitive bidding processes. There may be certain instances when exceptions are warranted and justifiable. When a County agency/department recommends that competitive bidding is not practicable or in the best interest of the tax payers, appropriate justification supporting an exception must be submitted to the Procurement Department. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Matthew Hada, Director of Procurement at (408) 491-7401. Date of Submission: Submit Document via Requisition Refer to the Contact and Commodity Assignment List for buyer code guidance. SECTION I Proposed Contractor/...
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Service Agreement with Whalls Group, LLC

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This document is a Service Agreement between the County of Santa Clara and Whalls Group, LLC for recruitment services for the Sheriff's Office Custody Bureau. The agreement outlines the contractor's obligations, financial terms, and conditions of service. The maximum financial obligation is set at $1,750,000. The term of the agreement starts on June 2, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. The document includes sections on contract authorization, relationship status determination, service specifics, and standard provisions. It appears to be a draft.

Key points
  • Contractor: Whalls Group, LLC
  • Service: Recruitment services for the Sheriff's Office Custody Bureau
  • Maximum Financial Obligation: $1,750,000
  • Term: June 2, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  • Contract Preparer: David Acevedo
  • Fiscal Contacts: Anita Asher / Michelle Quon
  • Contractor Contact: Holly L. Whalls, Email: hwhalls@whallsgroup.com
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as 'Select...' in the relationship status questionnaire.
  • Some sections are truncated and may not provide complete information.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 6D53CA34-3C28-8A96-8146-0A74C2A6CF6E COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA SERVICE AGREEMENT Version 9.18.2025 SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Contractor Name: (As Displayed in SAP) Whalls Group, LLC Purchase Order Number: Agency/Department Name: Department Number: Employee Services Agency 0130 Recruitment services for the Sheriff's Office Custody Bureau for the recruitment of Correctional Deputies. Approved: 06/02/2026 Brief Description of Services Maximum Financial Obligation The maximum amount payable to this Contractor under this agreement shall not exceed: $ 1,750,000.00 Term of Agreement Start Date: End Date: 06/02/2026 06/30/2027 Note: When left blank, start date will be the date executed by Authorized County Representative. For County Use Only Account Assignment Plant Number Line 1 Select Select H 130 Line 2 Select Select Select Line 3 Select Select Select Line 4 Select Select Select Line 5 Select Select Select Revision Date – September 18, 2025 General Ledger (Expense Code) 5251900 Cost Center (Dept. Code) 1148 Amount $ 1,687,500.00 WBS (Capital Project Code) Internal Order (“PCA” code – optional) Page 1 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID:...