County of Orange Opengov #MA01725010969

The Chrysalis Center

The County of Orange, California, through its County Executive Office and County Procurement Office located in Santa Ana, CA, has awarded a contract to The Chrysalis Center, a California nonprofit corporation based in Los Angeles, CA, for the provision of Homeless Prevention Employment Program Services. The contract term is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with a total maximum obligation of $600,000 ($300,000 per year). The Chrysalis Center will provide services including client outreach and engagement, job readiness and barrier removal services, job search assistance and support, transitional employment opportunities through its in-house enterprises (Chrysalis Contractor Works, Chrysalis Contractor Roads, and Chrysalis Contractor Staffing), and job retention support. The program targets individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Orange County and operates primarily from Anaheim, CA, with collaboration across the Orange County Continuum of Care. Staffing includes various employment specialists, coordinators, and managers totaling approximately 3.25 to 3.5 full-time equivalents. The contract includes detailed provisions on confidentiality, conflict of interest, equipment management, indemnification and insurance requirements, nondiscrimination, reporting, audits, and termination. Notable contract requirements include compliance with federal and state laws, maintenance of participant confidentiality, submission of monthly expenditure and programmatic reports, and adherence to performance metrics such as serving 1,000 clients annually with specific job placement and retention goals. The contract prohibits use of funds for cash payments to recipients, lobbying, fundraising, personal expenses, and other specified activities. The Chrysalis Center is responsible for all personnel and subcontractors and must maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The contract emphasizes collaboration with other agencies and use of the Coordinated Entry System for client referrals. The place of performance is Orange County, California, with administrative offices in Santa Ana and service delivery in Anaheim and other locations within the county.

Description

Contract between County of Orange and The Chrysalis Center for provision of Homeless Prevention Employment Program Services to residents of Orange County. The contract term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with a maximum obligation of $600,000 ($300,000 per year). Payment is based on actual cost and paid monthly in arrears. The contract is sole source and administered by the County Executive Office.

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