STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SCO ID: 5227-BSCC143126 STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORIITY NUMBER (If Applicable) STD 213 (Rev 03/2019) BSCC 1431-26 BSCC-5227
1. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
CONTRACTOR NAME
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. The term of this Agreement is:
START DATE
July 1, 2026
THROUGH END DATE
December 31, 2031
3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$4,424,765.00
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, attachments, and appendices which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
EXHIBITS TITLE PAGES
Exhibit A Scope of Work 4
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 4
Exhibit C General Terms and Conditions (02/2025) 4
Exhibit D
Special Terms and Conditions 4
Attachment 1* Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Grant Request for Proposals * Attachment 2 Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding 17 Appendix A
Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Scoring Panel Roster 1 Appendix B: Appendix B Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Program Funds 2 * This item is hereby incorporated by reference and can be viewed at:
https://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES HERETO.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
276 FOURTH AVE. CHULA VISTA CA 91910
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
TIFFANY ALLEN CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento CA 95833
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
COLLEEN CURTIN Deputy Director
CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL: EXEMPT PER SCM, VOLUME 1, CH. 4.06
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1. GRANT AGREEMENT – Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program This Grant Agreement is between the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (hereafter referred to as BSCC) and the City of Chula Vista Fire Department (hereafter referred to as the Grantee or Contractor).
2. PROJECT SUMMARY AND ADMINISTRATION
A. The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with SBCS, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, an earn -and-learn program designed to divert transition -age youth from the illicit cannabis economy into high-demand healthcare careers. The program provides l eadership development, trauma-informed support, and a 16 -week EMT certification course with stipends to stabilize participation. Through a vertically integrated model, participants receive training from the Chula Vista Fire Department and direct pathways to employment, including potential department hire.
By combining prevention, workforce development, and wraparound services, the project reduces youth vulnerability while addressing regional shortage s of emergency medical personnel and strengthening public safety outcomes.
B. Grantee agrees to administer the project in accordance with Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals (incorporated by reference) and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding , which are attached and hereto and made part of this agreement.
3. PROJECT OFFICIALS
A. The BSCC's Executive Director or designee shall be the BSCC's representative for administration of the Grant Agreement and shall have authority to make determinations relating to any controversies that may arise under or regarding the interpretation, perfo rmance, or payment for work performed under this Grant Agreement.
B. The Grantee’s Designated Financial Officer and Project Director must be employees of the Contractor. The Grantee’s project officials shall be those identified as follows:
Authorized Officer with legal authority to sign:
Name: TIFFANY ALLEN
Title: CITY MANAGER
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-691-5031
Email: [email protected]
Designated Financial Officer authorized to receive warrants:
Name: MONICA MARTINEZ
Title: PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-409-5497
Email: [email protected]
Project Director authorized to administer the project:
Name: CHRISTOPHER MANROE
Title: FIRE CHIEF
Address: 276 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone: 619-409-5854
Email: [email protected]
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C. Either party may change its project representatives upon written notice to the other party.
D. By signing this Grant Agreement, the Authorized Officer listed above warrants that he or she has full legal authority to bind the entity for which he or she signs.
4. DATA COLLECTION
Grantees will be required to comply with all data collection and reporting requirements as described in Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.
5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Grantee will submit quarterly progress reports in a format prescribed by the BSCC. These reports, which will describe progress made on program objectives and include required data, shall be submitted according to the following schedule:
Quarterly Progress Report Periods Due no later than:
1. July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 November 15, 2026
2. October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 February 15, 2027
3. January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 May 15, 2027
4. April 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 August 15, 2027
5. July 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027 November 15, 2027
6. October 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 February 15, 2028
7. January 1, 2028 to March 31, 2028 May 15, 2028
8. April 1, 2028 to June 30, 2028 August 15, 2028
9. July 1, 2028 to September 30, 2028 November 15, 2028
10. October 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028 February 15, 2029
11. January 1, 2029 to March 31, 2029 May 15, 2029
12. April 1, 2029 to June 30, 2029 August 15, 2029
13. July 1, 2029 to September 30, 2029 November 15, 2029
14. October 1, 2029 to December 31, 2029 February 15, 2030
15. January 1, 2030 to March 31, 2030 May 15, 2030
16. April 1, 2030 to June 30, 2030 August 15, 2030
17. July 1, 2030 to September 30, 2030 November 15, 2030
18. October 1, 2030 to December 31, 2030 February 15, 2031
19. January 1, 2031 to March 31, 2031 May 15, 2031
20. April 1, 2031 to June 30, 2031 August 15, 2031
Note: Project activity period ends June 30, 20 31. The period of July 1, 20 31 to December 31, 2031 is for completion of Final Local Evaluation Report and program-specific compliance audit only.
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B. Evaluation Documents Due no later than:
1. Local Evaluation Plan November 20, 2026
2. Final Local Evaluation Report December 31, 2031
C. Other Due no later than:
Program-Specific Compliance Audit December 31, 2031
6. PROJECT RECORDS
A. The Grantee shall establish an official file for the project. The file shall contain adequate documentation of all actions taken with respect to the project, including copies of this Grant Agreement, approved program/budget modifications, financial records and required reports.
B. The Grantee shall establish separate accounting records and maintain documents and other evidence sufficient to properly reflect the amount, receipt, and disposition of all project funds, including grant funds and any matching funds by the Grantee and the total cost of the project.
Source documentation includes copies of all awards, applications, approved modifications, financial records and narrative reports.
C. Personnel and payroll records shall include the time and attendance reports for all individuals reimbursed under the grant, whether they are employed full -time or part -time. Time and effort reports are also required for all subcontractors and consultants.
D. The grantee shall maintain documentation of donated goods and/or services, including the basis for valuation.
E. Grantee agrees to protect records adequately from fire or other damage. When records are stored away from the Grantee’s principal office, a written index of the location of records stored must be on hand and ready access must be assured.
F. All Grantee records relevant to the project must be preserved a minimum of three (3) years after closeout of the grant project and shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, examination, monitoring, copying, excerpting, transcribing, and audit ing by the BSCC or designees. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the three -year period, the records must be retained until the completion of the action and resolutio n of all issues which arise from it or until the end of the regular three-year period, whichever is later.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. Existing law prohibits any grantee, subgrantee, partner or like party who participated on the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel (See Appendix A) from receiving funds from the Proposition 64 PH&S grants awarded under this RFP. Applicants who are awarded grants under this RFP are responsible for reviewing the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel membership roster (see Appendix A) and ensuring that no grant dollars are passed through to any entity represented by the members of the Proposition 64 PH&S Scoring Panel.
B. In cases of an actual conflict of interest with a Scoring Panel member, the Board may revoke the grant award and legal consequences could exist for the parties involved, including, but not limited to, repayment of the grant award.
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8. STATE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Grantees are required to provide the BSCC with a program-specific compliance audit the covers the entire service delivery period of the grant (July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2031) . The audit report will be due no later than the end of the contract term , December 31, 2031. The program -specific compliance audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant or a participating county or city auditor that is organizationally independent from the participating county’s or city’s project financial management functions. Expenses for this final audit may be reimbursed for actual costs up to $25,000.
In addition, the BSCC reserves the right to call for a program, compliance or financial audit at any time between the execution of the grant agreement and three (3) years following the end of the grant period.
The Department of General Services, State Controller, the California State Auditor, the Department of Finance, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this grant.
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EXHIBIT B: BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
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1. INVOICING AND PAYMENTS
A. The Grantee shall be paid in quarterly in arrears by submitting an invoice (Form 201) to the BSCC that outlines actual expenditures claimed for the invoicing period.
Quarterly Invoicing Periods: Due no later than:
1. July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 November 15, 2026
2. October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 February 15, 2027
3. January 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027 May 15, 2027
4. April 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 August 15, 2027
5. July 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027 November 15, 2027
6. October 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 February 15, 2028
7. January 1, 2028 to March 31, 2028 May 15, 2028
8. April 1, 2028 to June 30, 2028 August 15, 2028
9. July 1, 2028 to September 30, 2028 November 15, 2028
10. October 1, 2028 to December 31, 2028 February 15, 2029
11. January 1, 2029 to March 31, 2029 May 15, 2029
12. April 1, 2029 to June 30, 2029 August 15, 2029
13. July 1, 2029 to September 30, 2029 November 15, 2029
14. October 1, 2029 to December 31, 2029 February 15, 2030
15. January 1, 2030 to March 31, 2030 May 15, 2030
16. April 1, 2030 to June 30, 2030 August 15, 2030
17. July 1, 2030 to September 30, 2030 November 15, 2030
18. October 1, 2030 to December 31, 2030 February 15, 2031
19. January 1, 2031 to March 31, 2031 May 15, 2031
20. April 1, 2031 to June 30, 2031 August 15, 2031
Final Invoicing Periods: Due no later than:
21. July 1, 2031 to September 30, 2031 November 15, 2031
22. October 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 February 29, 2032 *Note: Only expenditures associated with completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report and the financial audit may be included on these last two invoices.
B. All project expenditures (excluding costs associated with the completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report and the program-specific compliance audit) must be expended by the end of the grant project period, June 30, 2031, and included on the invoice due August 15, 2031. Project expenditures spent after June 30, 2031 will not be reimbursed.
C. The Final Local Evaluation Report is due to BSCC by December 31, 2031. Expenditures spent for the completion of the Final Local Evaluation Report during the period of July 1, 2031 to December 31, 2031 must be submitted during the Final Invoicing Periods, with the final invoice due on February 29, 2032. Supporting fiscal documentation will be required for all expenditures claimed on during the Final Invoicing Periods and must be submitted with the final invoice.
D. The program-specific compliance audit is due to BSCC by December 31, 20 31. Expenditures spent for the completion of the financial audit during the period of July 1, 20 31 to December 31, 2031 must be submitted during the Final Invoicing Periods, with the final invoice due on February 29, 2032. Supporting fiscal documentation will be required for all expenditures claimed during the Final Invoicing Periods and must be submitted with the final invoice.
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D. Grantee shall submit an invoice to the BSCC each invoicing period, even if grant funds are not expended or requested during the invoicing period.
E. Upon the BSCC’s request, supporting documentation must be submitted for project expenditures.
Grantees are required to maintain supporting documentation for all expenditures for the life of the grant and make it readily available for review during BSCC site visits. See Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Item 6. Project Records . Grantee also agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment.
F. The BSCC maintains the right to disallow all or any portion of an invoice at any time based upon information or documentation uncovered through a site visit, desk review, audit, etc. The BSCC may disallow all or any portion of an invoice even after an invoice is approved or paid.
2. GRANT AMOUNT AND LIMITATION
A. In no event shall the BSCC be obligated to pay any amount in excess of the grant award. Grantee waives any and all claims against the BSCC, and the State of California on account of project costs that may exceed the sum of the grant award.
B. Under no circumstance will a budget item change be authorized that would cause the project to exceed the amount of the grant award identified in this Grant Agreement.
3. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
A. This grant agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available through the Proposition 64 Initiative (the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act) via the State and Local Government Law Enforcement Account. On or before July 15th of each fiscal year, the State Controller shall deposit funds derived from Proposition 64 taxes into the State and Local Government Law Enforcement Account pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019, subdivision (f)(3). The grantee agrees that the BSCC’s obligation to pay any sum to the grantee under any provision of this agreement is continge nt upon the availability of sufficient funding made available to the BSCC pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019, subdivision (f)(3)(C).
B. If Proposition 64 PH&S funding is reduced or falls below estimates contained within the Proposition 64 PH&S Cohort 4 Request for Proposals, the BSCC shall have the option to either cancel this Grant Agreement with no liability occurring to the BSCC or offer an amendment to this agreement to the Grantee to reflect a reduced amount.
C. If BSCC cancels the agreement pursuant to Paragraph 3(B) or Grantee does not agree to an amendment in accordance with the option provided by Paragraph 3(B), it is mutually agreed that the Grant Agreement shall have no further force and effect. In this event, the BSCC shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Grantee or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Grantee shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Grant Agreement except that Grantee shall be requir ed to maintain all project records required by Paragraph 6 of Exhibit A for a period of three (3) years following the termination of this agreement.
4. PROJECT COSTS
A. Grantee is responsible for ensuring that actual expenditures are for eligible project costs. “Eligible” and “ineligible” project costs are set forth in the March 2026 BSCC Grant Administration Guide, which can be found under Quick Links here:
https://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_correctionsplanningandprograms/
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B. The provisions of the BSCC Grant Administration Guide are incorporated by reference into this agreement and Grantee shall be responsible for adhering to the requirements set forth therein.
To the extent any of the provisions of the BSCC Grant Administrati on Guide and this agreement conflict, the language in this agreement shall prevail.
C. Grantee is responsible for ensuring that invoices submitted to the BSCC claim actual expenditures for eligible project costs.
D. Grantee shall, upon demand, remit to the BSCC any grant funds not expended for eligible project costs or an amount equal to any grant funds expended by the Grantee in violation of the terms, provisions, conditions or commitments of this Grant Agreement.
E. Grant funds must be used to support new program activities or to augment existing funds that expand current program activities. Grant funds shall not replace (supplant) any federal, state and/or local funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Violations can result in recoupment of monies provided under this grantor suspension of future program funding through BSCC grants.
5. PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter
4.5, commencing with Section 927.
6. WITHHOLDING OF GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
A. The BSCC may withhold all or any portion of the grant funds provided by this Grant Agreement in the event the Grantee has materially and substantially breached the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement.
B. The BSCC may withhold the final payment amount as security, to be released to the Grantee upon compliance with all grant provisions, including:
1) submittal and approval of the final invoice;
2) submittal and approval of the final quarterly progress report; and 3) submittal and approval of any additional required reports, including but not limited to the Final Local Evaluation Report and the program-specific compliance audit.
C. The BSCC will not reimburse Grantee for costs identified as ineligible for grant funding. If grant funds have been provided for costs subsequently deemed ineligible, the BSCC may either withhold an equal amount from future payments to the Grantee or require repayment of an equal amount to the State by the Grantee.
D. In the event that grant funds are withheld from the Grantee, the BSCC’s Executive Director or designee shall notify the Grantee of the reasons for withholding and advise the Grantee of the time within which the Grantee may remedy the failure or violation leading to the withholding.
7. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIA SANCTIONS
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N -6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance
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written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.
8. PROJECT BUDGET
.BUDGET CATEGORIES
A. GRANT FUNDS
FOR PPA 1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY/
ENFORCEMENT)
B. GRANT
FUNDS FOR
PPAs 2-4
TOTAL
REQUESTED
GRANT FUNDS
(A+B)
1. Salaries and Benefits $0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000
2. Services and Supplies $0 $272,000 $272,000
3. Professional Services or
Public Agency Contracts $0 $0 $0
4. Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) $0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480
5. Equipment/Fixed Assets $0 $90,000 $90,000
6. Other (Travel, Training,
etc.) $0 $3,285 $3,285
7. Indirect Costs $0 $0
TOTAL $0 $4,424,765 $4,424,765
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1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required. Contractor may not commence performance until such approval has been obtained.
2. AMENDMENT: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.
3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the Contractor, either in whole or in part, without the consent of the State in the form of a formal written amendment.
4. AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the awarding department, the Department of General Services, the Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Contractor agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information rel ated to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).
5. INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.
6. DISPUTES: Contractor shall continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.
7. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Contractor fail to perform the requirements of this Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. All costs to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State.
9. RECYCLING CERTIFICATION: The Contractor shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the minimum, if not exact, percentage of post-consumer material as defined in the Public Contract Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to the State rega rdless of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall speci fy that the cartridges so comply (Pub. Contract Code §12205).
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not deny the contract’s benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic
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information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. Contractor shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provision s of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§11135 -11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by the awarding state agency to implement such article. Contractor shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the awarding state agency upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Department or Agency shall require to ascertain compliance with this clause.
Contractor and its subcontractor s shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.)
Contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.
11. CERTIFICATION CLAUSES: The CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES contained in the document CCC 04/2017 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement by this reference as if attached hereto.
12. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
13. COMPENSATION: The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel, per diem, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly so provided.
14. GOVERNING LAW: This contract is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
15. ANTITRUST CLAIMS: The Contractor by signing this agreement hereby certifies that if these services or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Government Codes Sections set out below.
A. The Government Code Chapter on Antitrust claims contains the following definitions:
1) "Public purchase" means a purchase by means of competitive bids of goods, services, or materials by the State or any of its political subdivisions or public agencies on whose behalf the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of S ection 16750 of the Business and Professions Code.
2) "Public purchasing body" means the State or the subdivision or agency making a public purchase. Government Code Section 4550.
B. In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective
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at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder. Government Code Section 4552.
C. If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred an d may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, attributable to overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as part of the bid price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. Government Code Section 4553.
D. Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action aros e and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action.
See Government Code Section 4554.
16. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT: For any Agreement in excess of $100,000, the contractor acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:
A. The Contractor recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and com pliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and
B. The Contractor, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.
17. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.
18. PRIORITY HIRING CONSIDERATIONS: If this Contract includes services in excess of $200,000, the Contractor shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the Contract to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accord ance with Pub. Contract Code §10353.
19. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION A ND DVBE PARTICIPATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
A. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve small business participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) report to the awarding department the actual percentage of small business participation that was achieved. (Govt. Code § 14841.)
B. If for this Contract Contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime Contractor received under the Contract; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Contract; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Contract have been made to the DVBE; and (5) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved. A person or entity that knowingly provides false
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information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation. (Mil. & Vets. Code § 999.5(d); Govt. Code § 14841.)
20. LOSS LEADER: If this contract involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defi ned in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code. (PCC 10344(e).)
21. GENERATIVE AI DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:
A. The following terms are in addition to the defined terms and shall apply to the Contract:
1) “Generative AI (GenAI)” means an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system's training data. (Gov. Code § 11549.64.) B. Contractor shall immediately notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materiall y impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.
C. Notification shall be provided to the State designee identified in this Contract.
D. At the direction of the State, Contractor shall discontinue the provision to the State of any previously unreported GenAI that results in a material impact to the functionality of the System, risk to the State, or Contract performance, as determined by the State.
E. If the use of previously undisclosed GenAI is approved by the State, then Contractor will update the Deliverable description, and the Parties will amend the Contract accordingly, which may include incorporating the GenAI Special Provisions into the Contrac t, at no additional cost to the State.
F. The State, at its sole discretion, may consider Contractor’s failure to disclose or discontinue the provision or use of GenAI as described above, to constitute a material breach of Contract when such failure results in a material impact to the functionalit y of the System, risk to the State, or Contract performance. The State is entitled to seek any and all remedies available to it under law as a result of such breach, including but not limited to termination of the contract.
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1. GRANTEE’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
A. Grantee agrees to co mply with all terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement. Review and approval by the BSCC are solely for the purpose of proper administration of grant funds and shall not be deemed to relieve or restrict the Grantee’s responsibility.
B. Grantee is responsible for the performance of all project activities identified in Attachment 1:
Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.
C. Grantee shall immediately advise the BSCC of any significant problems or changes that arise during the course of the project.
2. GRANTEE ASSURANCES AND COMMITMENTS
A. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
This Grant Agreement is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Grantee shall at all times comply with all applicable State laws, rules and regulations, and all applicable local ordinances.
B. Fulfillment of Assurances and Declarations
Grantee shall fulfill all assurances, declarations, representations, and statements made by the Grantee in Attachment 1: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2:
Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding, documents, amendments, approved modifications, and communications filed in support of its request for grant funds.
C. Permits and Licenses
Grantee agrees to procure all permits and licenses necessary to complete the project, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary or incidental to the due and lawful proceeding of the project work.
3. POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS
A. In accordance with the provisions of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee may subcontract for services needed to implement and/or support program activities. Grantee agrees that in the event of any inconsistency between this Grant Agreement and Grantee’s agreement with a subcontractor, the language of this Grant Agreement will prevail.
B. Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between the BSCC and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of his responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to be as fully responsible to the BSCC for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from the BSCC's obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the BSCC shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.
C. Grantee shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the eligibility requirements stated in the [Grant Program Name] RFP and described in Appendix B.
D. Grantee assures that for any subcontract awarded by the Grantee, such insurance and fidelity bonds, as is customary and appropriate, will be obtained.
E. Grantee agrees to place appropriate language in all subcontracts for work on the project requiring the Grantee’s subcontractors to:
1) Books and Records
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Maintain adequate fiscal and project books, records, documents, and other evidence pertinent to the subcontractor’s work on the project in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Adequate supporting documentation shall be maintained in s uch detail so as to permit tracing transactions from the invoices, to the accounting records, to the supporting documentation. These records shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the acceptance of the final grant project audit under the Grant Agreement and shall be subject to examination and/or audit by the BSCC or designees, state government auditors or designees, or by federal government auditors or designees.
2) Access to Books and Records
Make such books, records, supporting documentations, and other evidence available to the BSCC or designee, the State Controller’s Office, the Department of General Services, the Department of Finance, California State Auditor, and their designated represen tatives during the course of the project and for a minimum of three (3) years after acceptance of the final grant project audit. The Subcontractor shall provide suitable facilities for access, monitoring, inspection, and copying of books and records related to the grant-funded project.
4. PROJECT ACCESS
Grantee shall ensure that the BSCC, or any authorized representative, will have suitable access to project activities, sites, staff and documents at all reasonable times during the grant period including those maintained by subcontractors. Access to progra m records will be made available by both the grantee and the subcontractors for a period of three (3) years following the end of the grant period.
5. ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
A. Grantee agrees that accounting procedures for grant funds received pursuant to this Grant Agreement shall be in accordance with generally accepted government accounting principles and practices, and adequate supporting documentation shall be maintained in such detail as to provide an audit trail. Supporting documentation shall permit the tracing of transactions from such documents to relevant accounting records, financial reports and invoices.
B. The BSCC reserves the right to call for a program or financial audit at any time between the execution of this Grant Agreement and three years following the end of the grant period. At any time, the BSCC may disallow all or part of the cost of the activit y or action determined to not be in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement or take other remedies legally available.
6. DEBARMENT, FRAUD, THEFT OR EMBEZZLEMENT
It is the policy of the BSCC to protect grant funds from unreasonable risks of fraudulent, criminal, or other improper use. As such, the Board will not enter into contracts or provide reimbursement to grantees that have been:
1. debarred by any federal, state, or local government entities during the period of debarment; or
2. convicted of fraud, theft, or embezzlement of federal, state, or local government grant funds for a period of three years following conviction.
Furthermore, the BSCC requires grant recipients to provide an assurance that there has been no applicable debarment, disqualification, suspension, or removal from a federal, state or local grant program on the part of the grantee at the time of application and that the grantee will immediately notify the BSCC should such debarment or conviction occur during the term of the Grant contract.
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BSCC also requires that all grant recipients include, as a condition of award to a subgrantee or subcontractor, a requirement that the subgrantee or subcontractor will provide the same assurances to the grant recipient. If a grant recipient wishes to consi der a subgrantee or subcontractor that has been debarred or convicted, the grant recipient must submit a written request for exception to the BSCC along with supporting documentation.
All Grantees must have on file with the BSCC a completed and signed Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft and Embezzlement (Required as Attachment E of the original Proposal Package).
7. MODIFICATIONS
No change or modification in the project will be permitted without prior written approval from the BSCC. Changes may include modification to project scope, changes to performance measures, compliance with collection of data elements, and other significant changes in the budget or program components contained in Attachment 1: Pr oposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding.
8. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by the BSCC at any time after grant award and prior to completion of project upon action or inaction by the Grantee that constitutes a material and substantial breech of this Grant Agreement. Such action or inaction includes but is not limited to:
1) substantial alteration of the scope of the grant project without prior written approval of the BSCC;
2) refusal or inability to complete the grant project in a manner consistent with Attachment 1:
Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Request for Proposals and Attachment 2: Proposition 64 PH&S Grant Program Cohort 4 Application for Funding, or approved modifications; 3) failure to provide the required local match share of the total project costs; and 4) failure to meet prescribed assurances, commitments, recording, accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements of the Grant Agreement.
B. Prior to terminating the Grant Agreement under this provision, the BSCC shall provide the Grantee at least 30 calendar days written notice stating the reasons for termination and effective date thereof. The Grantee may appeal the termination decision in accordance with the instructions listed in Exhibit D: Special Terms and Conditions, Number 8. Settlement of Disputes.
9. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
A. The parties shall deal in good faith and attempt to resolve potential disputes informally. If the dispute persists, the Grantee shall submit to the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director a written demand for a final decision regarding the disposition of any dispute between the parties arising under, related to, or involving this Grant Agreement.
Grantee’s written demand shall be fully supported by factual information. The BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director shall have 30 days after receipt of Grantee’s written demand invoking this Section “Disputes” to render a written decision. If a written decision is not rendered within 30 days after receipt of the Grantee’s demand, it shall be deemed a decision adverse to the Grantee’s contention. If the Grantee is not satisfied with the decision of the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director, the Grantee may appeal the decision, in writing, within 15 days of its issuance (or the expiration of the 30-day period in the event no decision is rendered), to the BSCC Executive Director, who shall have 45 days to
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render a final decision. If the Grantee does not appeal the decision of the BSCC Corrections Planning and Grant Programs Division Deputy Director, the decision shall be conclusive and binding regarding the dispute and the Contractor shall be barred from co mmencing an action in court, or with the Victims Compensation Government Claims Board, for failure to exhaust Grantee’s administrative remedies.
B. Pending the final resolution of any dispute arising under, related to or involving this Grant Agreement, Grantee agrees to diligently proceed with the performance of this Grant Agreement, including the providing of services in accordance with the Grant Agr eement. Grantee’s failure to diligently proceed in accordance with the State’s instructions regarding this Grant Agreement shall be considered a material breach of this Grant Agreement.
C. Any final decision of the State shall be expressly identified as such, shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the Executive Director, if an appeal was made. If the Executive Director fails to render a final decision within 45 days after receipt of the Grantee’s appeal for a final decision, it shall be deemed a final decision adverse to the Grantee’s contentions. The State’s final decision shall be conclusive and binding regarding the dispute unless the Grantee commences an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to contest such decision within 90 days following the date of the final decision or one (1) year following the accrual of the cause of action, whichever is later.
D. The dates of decision and appeal in this section may be modified by mutual consent, as applicable, excepting the time to commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
10. UNION ACTIVITIES
For all agreements, except fixed price contracts of $50,000 or less, the Grantee acknowledges that applicability of Government Code §§16645 through 16649 to this Grant Agreement and agrees to the following:
A. No State funds received under the Grant Agreement will be used to assist, promote or deter union organizing.
B. Grantee will not, for any business conducted under the Grant Agreement, use any State property to hold meetings with employees or supervisors, if the purpose of such meetings is to assist, promote or deter union organizing, unless the State property is equ ally available to the general public for holding meetings.
C. If Grantee incurs costs or makes expenditures to assist, promote or deter union organizing, Grantee will maintain records sufficient to show that no reimbursement from State funds has been sought for these costs, and that Grantee shall provide those records to the Attorney General upon request.
11. WAIVER
The parties hereto may waive any of their rights under this Grant Agreement unless such waiver is contrary to law, provided that any such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party making such waiver.
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Appendix A:
PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
SCORING PANEL ROSTER
Name Title Organization/Agency
Ella Ban Environmental Scientist California State Water Resources Control Board
Jose Barajas Assistant Branch Chief California Department of Cannabis Control
Jacqueline Campion Deputy Director, Policy & Research California Department of Cannabis Control
Brittany Falcon Program Analyst II Board of State and Community Corrections
Jason Grundel Deputy State Public Defender State of California, Office of the State Public Defender
Jim Keddy Executive Director Youth Forward
Colin Medigovich Strategic Intelligence Analyst California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Nikkole Melgoza Office of Program Operations California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Nancy O’Malley District Attorney (Ret.) Alameda County
Douglas Roehler Staff Services Manager I California Department of Cannabis Control
Killi Seto Deputy Lieutenant San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
Douglas Smurr Attorney IV / Assistant General
Counsel
California Department of
Cannabis Control
Doug Snell Correctional Lieutenant (Ret.) California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
George Tiongson Sergeant California Department of
Cannabis Control
Kellie Vasen Attorney IV California Department of
Cannabis Control
BSCC Powered by Submittable
Title
City of Chula Vista
by
Marlon King
in
Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant
Program, Cohort 4- Request for Proposals
[email protected]
03/30/2026
id. 53671522
Original Submission
03/30/2026
Score
n/a
KEY INFORMATION
The Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Request for Proposals is organized into five (5) sections: Part I – Applicant Information Part II – Proposal Abstract Part III – Proposal Narrative
Part IV – Project Budget (upload attachment) Part V – Attachments:
Mandatory and Optional (upload attachments) Each section contains fields that require a response. Applicants may be prompted to provide written text, numerical input, select radial button options, or upload attachments.
Some narrative response fields have character limits.
When a character limit applies, a counter will display the total number of allowable characters and will update to show the number remaining as text is entered. Character limits include all letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. If the character limit is exceeded, a red prompt will appear stating: “You have exceeded the character limit.” Applicants may start and stop their application at any time during the solicitation period. To ensure information is saved in the BSCC–Submittable Application, applicants must select “Save Draft” at the bottom of the application before exiting. Applicants are prohibited from submitting the Prop 64 Grant Program, Cohort 4 application until all mandatory fields (identified with a red asterisk) are completed, all character limits are met, and all required documents have been uploaded.
Applicants should review the Prop 64 Cohort 4 RFP Instruction Packet before beginning the application. The Instruction Packet contains all information necessary to successfully complete and submit the Prop 64 Cohort 4 application. The document is available at:
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/..
CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTICE:
All documents submitted as a part of the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program proposal are public documents and may be subject to a request pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The BSCC cannot ensure the confidentiality of any information submitted in or with this proposal. (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.)
PART I - APPLICANT
INFORMATION
This section requires information about the applicant (County/City), grant funds being requested, proposed project synopsis and project officials.
Name of City or County
Applicant
City of Chula Vista
Applicant Category
Medium county or city (with 50,000 to 500,000 residents) *Check this box if you
are a city or county with
a population under
10,000.
unchecked
Tax Identification
Number
95-600690
Lead Public Agency
(LPA) Information
This sub-section requires information about the governmental agency with local authority of or within the applicant county or city that will be acting as the LPA.
All Prop 64 grantees are
required to designate a Lead Public Agency (LPA) to serve as the coordinator for all grant activities. The applicant may choose to fill the role of LPA itself or it may designate a department, agency, or office under its jurisdiction to serve as the LPA. The role of the LPA is to coordinate with local government agencies and non-governmental organizations (if applicable) to ensure successful implementation of the grant program. The LPA is responsible for data collection and management, overseeing evaluative activities, and will serve as the primary point of contact with the BSCC.
Name of Lead Public
Agency (LPA)
City of Chula Vista Fire Department
Project Title
Chula Vista Fire Department EMS Career Pipeline: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program
Project Summary
The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with SBCS, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, an earn-and-learn program designed to divert transition-age youth from the illicit cannabis economy into high-demand healthcare careers. The program provides leadership development, trauma-informed support, and a 16-week EMT certification course with stipends to stabilize participation. Through a vertically integrated model, participants receive training from the Chula Vista Fire Department and direct pathways to employment, including potential department hire. By combining prevention, workforce development, and wraparound services, the project reduces youth vulnerability while addressing regional shortages of emergency medical personnel and strengthening public safety outcomes.
Project Purpose Areas
(PPAs)
PPA 4: Environmental Impacts
Applicant's Physical
Address
276 4th Ave
Chula Vista
California
91910
US
Applicant's Mailing
Address (if different than
physical address)
276 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista
California
91910
AE
Mailing Address For
Reimbursement
Payments
276 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista
California
91910
US
Project Director
Christopher
Manroe
Project Director's Title
Fire Chief
Project Director's Email
Address
[email protected]
Project Director's Phone
Number
+16194095854
Financial Officer
Emily
Folker
Financial Officer's Title
Principal Management Analyst
Financial Officer's Email
Address
[email protected]
Financial Officer's
Phone Number
+16194095055
Day-To-Day Program
Contact
Marlon
King
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Title and
Agency/Department/Organization
Emergency Services Manager
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Email Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Phone
Number
+16194095482
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact
Marlon
King
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Title with
Agency/Department/Organization
Emergency Services Manager
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Email Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Phone
Number
+16194095482
Name of Authorized
Officer*
Roy
Sapa'u
Authorized Officer's Title
Acting Deputy City Manager
Authorized Officer's
Email Address
[email protected]
Authorized Officer's
Phone Number
+16196915031
I hereby certify I am
vested by the Applicant
with the authority to
enter into contract with
the BSCC, and the
grantee and any
subcontractors will
abide by the laws,
policies, and procedures
governing this funding.
checked
PART II - PROPOSAL
ABSTRACT
The Proposal Abstract should provide a brief summary of the proposed project. This section will not be included in the rating of the proposal.
PROPOSAL ABSTRACT
The City of Chula Vista, through the Chula Vista Fire Department and in partnership with SBCS Corporation, proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, a comprehensive earn- and-learn initiative designed as a direct counter-recruitment strategy against the illicit cannabis market for transition-age youth and high-risk minors in South San Diego County. By establishing a high-fidelity pathway to state-licensed employment, the program addresses the economic exploitation of vulnerable youth and a critical regional shortage of emergency medical personnel through a model that internalizes technical training and employment functions to prevent attrition. Key components include upstream leadership and prevention programming delivered across seventeen regional schools; an intensive sixteen-week EMT Certification Course supported by biweekly stipends and trauma-informed wraparound services; and an employment bridge including direct hire of graduates from every class into the Chula Vista Fire Department, as well as career navigation and placement support. The project transforms a high-risk recruitment pool into a skilled medical workforce, mitigating the immense societal cost of youth disconnection and creating a permanent, prosocial alternative to the underground economy.
PART III - PROPOSAL
NARRATIVE
This section requires responses
Proposal Narrative
Instructions
The Proposal Narrative includes four sections: Project Need, Project Description, Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination, and Project Evaluation. The character limits and page equivalents for each narrative section are outlined below and must be followed when preparing proposal materials. The Project Need narrative may not exceed 8,400 total characters.
The Project Description narrative may not exceed 14,000 total characters.
The
Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters.
The Project Evaluation narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters.
Proposal Need
The regional landscape of San Diego County reveals a widening disparity between the stabilization of the licensed cannabis market and the persistent vulnerabilities of transition- age youth, especially those residing in the South Region and the City of Chula Vista. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 navigate a precarious legal and economic environment where they are precluded from legal cannabis use but remain a primary demographic targeted for recruitment into the illicit commercial sector. The legalization of recreational cannabis through the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) has inadvertently sustained a shadow economy of unlicensed "pop-up" dispensaries and delivery services. A 2023/2024 San Diego County Grand Jury Report highlights that consumers in the region spend roughly $3 in the underground cannabis economy for every $1 spent in the legal market, with unlicensed delivery services diverting significant business by circumventing state labor and safety regulations. In Chula Vista and surrounding South County communities, these illicit operations function as a primary economic competitor for youth facing systemic barriers to traditional, gainful employment. This need aligns with the intent of Proposition 64, which mandates tax revenues be utilized to address public safety impacts resulting from legalization, including specifically via youth development and prevention.
The necessity for intervention is underscored by the neurobiological risks of early-onset cannabis use. Clinical research establishes that the human brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex responsible for executive function and impulse control, continues to develop into the mid-twenties. The introduction of high-potency cannabis during this window is linked to significant cognitive impairment and increased susceptibility to chronic addiction. Data from the SANDAG 2024 San Diego Regional Substance Use report highlights that nearly 80% of interviewed justice-involved youth in the region reported recent cannabis use. Without high- value prosocial alternatives, youth in high-poverty pockets of Chula Vista, where the youth poverty rate can reach almost 16%, are at significantly greater risk of engaging in frequent use, creating a cycle of dependency that stalls their transition into productive adulthood and could eventually lead to the permanent loss of career options. Research from RAND (2025) indicates that the total societal costs from these youths’ disconnection can be staggering, including lost earnings and tax revenues, amounting to as much as $1 million per youth.
Preventing these costs to society, requires high-intensity focused intervention which, per Brookings and Harvard, necessitates a significant per-capita investment (with effective programs ranging from $8,000 to $35,000 and a median around $15,000 pert youth) to provide the required wraparound supports.
A critical service gap exists in the South Region regarding attainable, high-value career pathways for the 18-to-20-year-old demographic. While the general unemployment rate in San Diego County is approximately 4.8%, Bureau of Labor Statistics data from late 2025 indicates the youth rate remains disproportionately high at 10.8%. Currently, there is a specific lack of entry-level medical training programs and especially those which provide the necessary financial and wraparound support to allow opportunity youth to live in this high-cost region while establishing a legal, viable, accessible career path. At the same time, the local demand for emergency medical personnel is at a critical high. The California Employment Development Department projects over 180 annual openings for EMTs and paramedics in the San Diego region through 2030, yet existing training pathways often lack the capacity or the stabilization services required by the most vulnerable youth. While the Paramedic track is the eventual professional goal for many in this field, the Southwestern College (SWC) Paramedic program currently maintains waitlists of upwards of 30 applicants per cycle. This bottleneck demonstrates a significant long-term demand for advanced training, yet marginalized youth are often unable to even reach the application phase due to a lack of the foundational field experience hours and the prerequisite EMT certification.
The determination of these needs resulted from the combined expertise of the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) and SBCS Corporation, a 501(c)3 full service nonprofit organization and longstanding partner of the City of Chula Vista. This partnership reviewed industry data, internal logs, and frontline service insights to identify that the professional maturity required for advanced medical tracks, combined with the gap year attrition of marginalized youth, necessitates a foundational, supported entry point into the healthcare field. Partners identified that many programs rely on external education partners, but hand-off friction often represents an attrition factor for high-need youth. A project designed to bridge these gaps—establishing a vertically integrated, sectoral training pipeline delivered with full internal control by program partners, delivering recruitment to direct municipal hire—stands to transform the target demographic from a recruitment pool for illicit operations into a skilled workforce serving the public health and safety needs of not only San Diego County but the entire State of California.
Data and Sources Used in this Section
2023/2024 San Diego County Grand Jury Report (Cannabis in San Diego) (https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/grandjury/reports/2023-2024/cannabis/23- 24%20Cannabis.pdf)
SANDAG 2024 Substance Use Report (https://www.sandag.org/data-and- research/reports/public-safety/substance-use)
U.S. Census Bureau (Chula Vista Poverty Data)
(https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2022.DP03?q=Chula+Vista+city,+California) NIH (Adolescent Brain Development)
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621648/) Bureau of Labor Statistics
(https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/summary/blssummary_sandiego.pdf) CA Employment Development Dept (Workforce Projections)
(https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/employment-projections.html) https://www.brookings.edu/articles/federal-investments-in-sector-based-training-can-boost- workers-upward-mobility/
https://pw.hks.harvard.edu/post/publicjobtraining#viewer-cp1lr https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA4207-1.html
Project Description
The proposed Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline is a high-intensity, earn-and-learn vocational initiative designed to establish a structured, supported trajectory from initial recruitment to state-licensed gainful employment for transition-age youth in South San Diego County. This project addresses the core intent of the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant by functioning as a direct counter-recruitment strategy against the illicit cannabis market. By providing a high-value, prosocial career path for individuals aged 18 to 20 (legally precluded from the licensed cannabis market but targeted for recruitment by the unregulated commercial sector), as well as upstream prevention for minors, the proposed program systematically mitigates the economic and neurobiological risks identified in the proposal statement of need.
The design of the program is rooted in Project Purpose Area 3 (Youth Development and Prevention), focusing on the prevention of substance abuse and the economic exploitation of vulnerable youth through a trauma-informed vocational framework.
A unique feature of this project is vertical integration: CVFD is experienced and accredited and provides the technical training, EMT course and exam enrollment internally, while also serving as a direct employer for qualified, certified graduates. This eliminates reliance on external academic waitlists and, invaluably, ensures instructional fidelity to real-world operational standards. The core of the program is a 16-week EMT Certification Course delivered in a hybrid format, consisting of two weekday evening sessions (i.e., Tuesday/Thursday) and a full 8-hour Saturday session, to allow participants to maintain existing educational or part-time work commitments. To address the regional cost-of-living barriers and the financial lure of the unregulated sector, participants will receive a $750 biweekly stipend ($1,500 monthly) throughout the duration of the training. This stabilization fellowship is designed with the flexibility to accommodate high-needs youth who may require extended support or accommodation.
The proposed program leverages the deep and direct expertise of SBCS to manage outreach, recruitment, intake, and comprehensive wraparound support, while the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) provides technical medical instruction, professional mentorship, and industry connections. The project will feature a Leadership Development and Prevention component delivered by SBCS featuring involvement from CVFD presenters, providing Positive Youth Development, awareness and prevention, and more relevant topics to at least 60 school-age youth per year through SBCS’ existing Before- and After-School Program (BASP) serving 17 middle and high schools in the city of Chula Vista and the South Region.
Overall, the project is proposed to function as both a complete pipeline and a medical sector "open door," acknowledging that while Paramedicine is the ultimate longitudinal goal for many who receive this certificate, the foundational EMT credential serves as a primary prerequisite for a broad spectrum of high-demand roles, including Emergency Department Technicians, Medical Scribes, wildland firefighters, and more.
To ensure successful transition to career, the project will leverage dedicated CVFD EMT positions as an optional vehicle for graduates to secure both gainful employment and the relevant field experience hours required for educational advancement. The top 5 students in each class, 10 per year of program operation, will be offered employment with the CVFD as a part-time EMT, progressing toward completing necessary work experience prior to applying for paramedic school. Regardless of selection for direct hire into CVFD, all graduates will be supported through not only successful exam completion, but career navigation, placement, and retention.
The project is proposed in five phases:
Phase I starts with Leadership Development & Prevention for school age youth. SBCS will deliver leadership development courses, including evidence-based Positive Youth Development (PYD), reaching at least 60 youth per year through its network of 17 regional schools. This phase includes CVFD/EMS and other presenters for early exposure and awareness/prevention regarding the realities of cannabis use for young adults—both for health and career.
Phase II will build on the engagement of Phase I to support recruitment and stabilization led by SBCS in partnership with CVFD, utilizing established community networks to identify and enroll youth from justice-involved and/or foster care backgrounds. Candidate selection will be determined through collaborative application review and interviews, with consideration for both fit and need. Selected participants will receive comprehensive wraparound services, including case management and behavioral health support, which are essential for stabilizing struggling young adults before they enter the demanding environment of the fire service.
Phase III (concurrent) provides technical medical instruction through two annual cohorts of 20 youth (40 enrollments) in an intensive 16-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification course anchored in the Chula Vista Fire Department’s (CVFD) established training protocols. Instruction is delivered by qualified fire suppression training personnel and specialized instructors to ensure training reflects real-world operational standards.
Phase IV addresses industry requirements for advanced licensure through supervised certification attainment and field experience. All those who complete the training will be provided support to pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam, including multiple attempts for those who need it. CVFD will hire the top 5 graduates (based on performance, fit, and interest) from each class directly into part-time EMT roles currently starting at $17.70 per hour. The infrastructure of CVFD’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew may also provide a vehicle to ensure youth remain in the prosocial pipeline and earning field experience to support industry advancement.
Phase V utilizes a tiered academic strategy centered on expanding regional capacity. CVFD is developing plans to expand their in-house educational accreditations, including, potentially, Paramedic courses. Regardless of that process, youth will gain exposure to the requirements and aspects of continued education in the field, through local partner Southwestern College or another comparable institution.
The goals of the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline bridge the gap between initial certification and long-term career stability. As detailed in the provided Project Work Plan:
Goal 1 focuses on youth recruitment and retention by establishing a sustainable vocational alternative to the illicit cannabis market. Objectives include serving 60 youth per year through school-based leadership groups and recruiting 20 youth per cycle (40 per year) into the EMT track with an 80% program retention rate through integrated case management and financial stipends.
Goal 2 addresses the regional shortage of emergency medical personnel by producing at least 160 program graduates as credentialed EMTs. Of those graduates, ongoing support will ensure that at least 71% will pass the National Registry (NREMT) exam and 95% of those who pass will register with the County of San Diego or other Local EMS Agency.
Goal 3 focuses on the permanent expansion of regional training capacity by establishing the CVFD internal EMT training program as a dedicated, high-volume pipeline, including direct employment. Objectives include hiring 10 graduates annually into part-time EMT roles at CVFD. This ensures that the program does not rely on existing overcrowded systems but creates a dedicated, supported entry point for local youth.
Together, the primary impact of these goals is the permanent removal of vulnerable youth from the recruitment pool of the illicit economy, replacing the risks of addiction and exploitation with a career that necessitates a substance-free lifestyle for professional licensure. By establishing a vertically integrated path where the instructors are also the employers, and dynamic support is integrated from the start, the program eliminates hand-off friction and represents a high-fidelity sectoral training model that counteracts the societal costs of disconnected youth.
By formalizing a path to a full-time career within fire, EMS emergency services, and the broader medical field, the program stands to inject more than 100 culturally competent, local responders into the system; enhancing emergency response resilience; addressing the critical staffing shortages currently causing ambulance delays; and provide a sustainable talent pool for the region’s primary healthcare and public safety agencies. The proposed project aligns with the intent of Proposition 64 by utilizing tax revenues to provide positive alternatives for the demographic most susceptible to the negative externalities of cannabis legalization.
The rationale for the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline is grounded in the "Earn-and-Learn" model—emerging as a preeminent vocational strategy both for stabilizing opportunity and disconnected youth and for establishing pipelines for skilled workers to successfully enter critical industries—and the Sectoral Training framework. Research from Brookings (2023) and Harvard (2024) identifies sectoral programs, defined as those with intensive wraparound supports and direct employer engagement, as the most effective intervention for generating large and lasting earnings gains. By providing a $1,500 monthly stipend, the program removes the opportunity cost that frequently forces youth in high-cost regions like San Diego County to choose between education and immediate financial survival. The project’s proposed per- capita cost is developed in alignment with the national median for high quality sectoral programs and offers exceptional return on investment compared to the $1 million lifetime societal cost of every youth who remains disconnected. The financial floor provided to participants directly counters the alluring cash incentives of the illicit cannabis market, offering a legitimate economic alternative to allow participants to remain focused on their 16-week intensive training schedule.
The project will leverage SBCS, a regional and national expert in Trauma-Informed Care , to infuse a core evidence-based practice to address the specific needs of justice-involved and foster youth. Research indicates that individuals in the 18–20 age demographic within South County often present with high Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scores, which can have downstream effects which impede success in high-stress professional environments if not properly managed. By integrating SBCS’ trauma-informed case management, the program will provide the psychological support required for target participants to successfully navigate the rigors of the Fire Service.
This is complemented by the use of a paramilitary training environment, which offers the consistent structure and professional discipline that research from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests is critical for youth with developing prefrontal cortexes. In these environments, adult mentors and instructors provide the sensitive behavioral guidance and routine organization shown to improve executive function, working memory, and impulse control; cognitive building blocks that are still maturing during the 18–20-year-old developmental window.
The proposed project leverages established municipal assets and existing regional initiatives to bridge the local service gaps identified in Section 1. To address the South Region's lack of earn-and-learn entry points, the project will build on the SBCS EMS Corps framework, incorporating its proven trauma-informed case management and data systems.
The Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) commits its extensive physical infrastructure, including 10 fire stations, training classrooms, and daily operational apparatus. CVFD’s minimum daily staffing of 87 first responders will serve as mentors, providing the professional socialization necessary for participants to transition into the workforce.
An EMT training program delivered by the Chula Vista Fire Department provides a uniquely immersive, real-world learning environment that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. Students are trained directly by active-duty fire service and EMS professionals, ensuring instruction is grounded in current field practices, operational realities, and professional expectations. Unlike traditional educational settings, participants gain immediate exposure to department resources, mentorship, and a structured pathway into public safety careers. This direct connection to a professional agency not only strengthens skill development, but also builds credibility, confidence, and access to career opportunities that can positively redirect participants toward long-term success.
SBCS will oversee and administer the critical wraparound support, including mental health stabilization, housing linkage, and educational navigation, essential for high-needs youth to remain on track in the training pipeline. A critical component of the project's success is the integration of participants into the broader SBCS spectrum of services. While the grant provides the primary EMT curriculum and stipend, youth will also have immediate access and linkage to a suite of established internal SBCS programs designed to mitigate the socio- economic barriers common among opportunity youth.
By immediately integrating graduates into the departments entry-level EMT positions, this established prosocial infrastructure provides both field experience hours and professional mentorship in a supported environment.
Project Organizational
Capacity and
Coordination
Established in 1921, CVFD is an all-risk, all-hazard, ISO Class 1 rated department with 10 fire stations and a minimum daily staffing of 87 personnel. The department currently manages several specialty programs, including the CVFD Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew, and has active, ongoing EMT courses, demonstrating an immediate readiness to proceed in implementing complex, workforce-oriented public safety projects. CVFD’s ability to manage complex state grants is evidenced by its current administration of a $1.5M California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant and other hazard mitigation grants. Established frameworks include internal systems for fiscal oversight, performance management, and state-level reporting compliance. Project staffing is led by the Emergency Services Manager, with skill development and instruction provided by fire suppression training personnel and specialized instructors. CVFD maximizes existing resources by utilizing reserve emergency vehicles and station-based learning environments, ensuring grant funds are prioritized for direct youth stipends and career certifications. Project management is integrated into the department’s command structure to ensure implementation as intended, with centralized fiscal oversight provided by the City of Chula Vista.
The strength of the EMT training program is rooted in the quality of its fire service professionals. Led by seasoned leaders such as Captain Mike Garcia, who brings more than four decades of experience in EMS and a long-standing role in shaping regional training programs, students will receive instruction grounded in proven field expertise and real-world application. Instructors like Jenna Zamora and Ryan Mc Burney bring extensive paramedic experience, leadership in field training, and active involvement in quality improvement, ensuring students are taught current practices aligned with today’s operational standards.
This level of instruction provides participants with not only technical skills, but also mentorship, professional insight, and a direct connection to the expectations of a career in EMS and the fire service. The City’s Finance Department will provide fiscal oversight, utilizing dedicated grant accounting units to ensure all BSCC reporting, auditing, and procurement requirements are met with transparency and precision.
The City selected SBCS Corporation (SBCS) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as primary partners based on their documented success in implementing and evaluating BSCC-funded and other comparable programs in the San Diego County and the South Region.
Founded in 1971, SBCS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with over 50 years of experience providing comprehensive social services in the South San Diego region. SBCS was selected as the implementation subject matter expert due to its history of providing trauma-informed social services and its current successful management of the EMS Corps Wrap Services grant.
SBCS is uniquely suited to manage the upstream Leadership and Prevention component due to their existing presence in 17 regional middle and high schools, providing a direct recruitment feeder for local, high-need youth. SBCS brings unparalleled expertise in social service provision, as well as BSCC grant implementation, having successfully managed Prop 64 and CalVIP cohorts with high fidelity. Under the supervision and fiscal responsibility of CVFD, SBCS will oversee recruitment of the target 18-20 demographic, trauma-informed intake, delivery of the extensive suite of wraparound supportive services described herein, and the administration of the $750 biweekly stipends.
SANDAG will serve as the Independent Evaluator for this project. SANDAG is well-suited for this role, with a long history of evaluation of major criminal justice and public safety initiatives, including, five different projects across two cohorts of the Prop 64 grants, and multiple other BSCC funded initiatives.
Additionally, SANDAG has served as the regional clearinghouse for crime statistics in SDC for over 40 years. Staff have undergone all necessary law enforcement background checks and are trained and experienced in conducting action research.
Dr. Octavio Rodriguez Ferreira, SANDAG’s Principal Criminal Justice Researcher, and with more than 20 years of policy, research and grant management expertise, will serve as lead evaluator, in charge of the evaluation design and execution, data integrity, analysis and reporting.
The proposed partnership demonstrates an immediate readiness to proceed with implementation, leveraging recruitment pipelines and training structures already active across partners. The program builds on existing prosocial vocational frameworks and significantly enhances the EMT-to-Paramedic track on a staggered schedule to align with industry requirements. Coordination between the City of Chula Vista, CVFD, and SBCS is institutionalized through decades of collaboration on regional safety initiatives. The project utilizes a coordinated management structure where SBCS staff work in concert with CVFD training personnel to align the 16-week EMT curriculum with the stabilization needs of high-risk youth.
Upon notification of award, CVFD and project partners are prepared for immediate execution of contract(s) and subcontract(s). Once executed, Phase I leadership groups and Phase II Cohort 1 EMT Certification cycles could begin within 6 months and continue throughout the performance period.
Project Evaluation
Evaluation, Staffing and Roles
As the independent evaluator, SANDAG, through its Criminal Justice Research Division, will design and conduct the evaluation for this project, oversee data integrity, and produce all required reports. SANDAG brings decades of experience conducting research to assist policymakers and criminal justice officials in program evaluation. SANDAG has also served as the evaluation partner for multiple Proposition 64 grant-funded initiatives across the San Diego region, supporting evaluation design, data collection, and program assessment in youth-focused cannabis education and prevention efforts.
SANDAG will be responsible for developing survey instruments, establishing data collection protocols, and conducting ongoing analysis of program performance, both during and after program duration. SANDAG’s research analysts are skilled in qualitative and quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. Their expertise enables evaluations that go beyond basic reporting to include correlations and other relevant statistical analyses.
Monitoring Across Project Phases
Program monitoring will occur continuously across all phases of the project. SANDAG staff will be engaged from the earliest stages of program development to ensure that the evaluation framework is fully aligned with program. This includes establishing research protocols and timelines, and finalizing the Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) in accordance with BSCC requirements.
During implementation and service delivery, program staff will maintain real time documentation in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database. SANDAG will conduct semi annual evaluation reviews to assess whether project components are being implemented as intended. Findings will be shared with program partners to support ongoing program refinement, guide decision
making, and ensure accountability throughout the grant period. In addition, SANDAG will collect, clean and prepare the data needed for the Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) to the BSCC.
Data Collection and Analysis
Goal 1: Establish a prosocial feeder and prevention pipeline to mitigate youth recruitment into the illicit cannabis market.
Process and Outcome Measures:
To measure school based prevention outcomes, SBCS staff will use participant attendance logs, intake and assessment records, and pre/post intervention surveys developed by SANDAG. These surveys will assess cannabis risk awareness, attitudes toward cannabis use, awareness of illicit market risks, and interest in EMS careers. All data will be entered into ETO during the delivery of school based programming.
Recruitment and retention into the EMT track will be measured using SBCS enrollment records, attendance logs, and retention tracking maintained throughout each 16 week cycle.
Transition rates from Phase I to the EMT track will be calculated by linking school based participation records with EMT cohort enrollment data. SANDAG will review these data during quarterly reporting and semi annual evaluation cycles.
Goal 2: Deliver technical medical training and stabilization to produce state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.
Process and Outcome Measures:
Training related process data will be collected through the Chula Vista Fire Department training division attendance and performance records, which document instructional hours and number of participants reached. Stipend distribution and wraparound service data will be drawn from SBCS fiscal logs and service delivery documentation. These data will be entered into ETO throughout each 16 week training cycle.
Certification outcomes will be measured using NREMT Central Registry data. First time and cumulative pass rates will be recorded in ETO. Registration with the County or other Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSA) will be verified through participant follow up and documentation submitted during the licensure process. SANDAG will analyze these outcomes during semi annual evaluation reviews. When appropriate, bivariate or multivariate analyses may be used to examine whether demographic or contextual factors collected at intake are associated with training completion, certification, or County/LEMSA registration.
Goal 3: Ensure direct career placement and field stability for program graduates.
Process and Outcome Measures:
Employment outcomes will be measured using City of Chula Vista personnel records to verify municipal hiring of graduates. SBCS longitudinal follow up logs will document participation in career navigation workshops, industry placement referrals, and six month employment or education status. These data will be entered into ETO during scheduled follow up contacts.
SANDAG will incorporate all available data into its semi annual evaluation reviews and quarterly progress reporting. When sample sizes allow, SANDAG may conduct correlational analyses to explore relationships between participation in career navigation activities, training and certification outcomes, and subsequent employment or education status.
Methodology
As it will be outlined in further detail in the LEP, the evaluation will use a mixed method,
quasi
experimental design to measure change over time. When possible, descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses will be conducted to characterize participants, assess program outcomes, and identify predictors of success. Findings will be shared continuously with program partners to support ongoing program refinement, guide decision making, and
ensure accountability throughout the grant period.
PART IV: PROJECT
BUDGET ATTACHMENT
The Budget Attachment must be filled out completely and accurately. Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information entered in the Budget Attachment. All project costs must be directly related to the objectives and activities of the project, demonstrating how the funds will be used to address the local needs due to the impact of legalizing cannabis in California. The Budget Table must cover the entire 66-month grant period.
For additional guidance related to allowable uses of grant funds, refer to pages 8-15 of the Proposition 64 Request for Proposals (RFP).
Project Budget Attachment
CVFD_Budget_BSCC-Prop64-Public_Safety_Grant_FORMAT.xls
PART V -
ATTACHMENTS:
MANDATORY AND
OPTIONAL
In addition to the Budget Attachment, the list of mandatory attachments include: Project Work Plan Letter of Eligibility Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds The Governing Board Resolution attachment upload is optional at Application submission. However, it will be required if the project is awarded Prop 64 Cohort 4 Grant Funds. These documents are stand-alone documents available on the BSCC Proposition 64 Homepage: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/.
Download, complete, and upload where prompted below.
PROJECT WORK PLAN
CVFD-Prop-64-Project-Work-Plan-Appendix-G.docx
Letter of Eligibility
BSCC_Prop_64_Grant_Program_Letter_of_Eligibility_signed.pdf Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement CVFD_Certification_of_Compliance_with_BSCC_Policies_on_Debarment_Fraud_Theft_and_Embezzlement.pdf Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds as a Subcontractor CVFD_Criteria_and_Assurance_for_Non-
Governmental_Organizations_that_Receive_BSCC_Grant_Funds_as_a_Subcontractor.pdf Governing Board
Resolution (Optional)
Prop 64 PH&S Grant Project Work Plan
Complete this required document. You will be prompted to upload this attachment to the BSCC Submittable Application.
Instructions: Applicants must complete a Project Work Plan using the format below. Provided goals and objectives must have a clear relationship to the need and intent of the grant. The Project Work Plan must attempt to identify activities/services and estimate timelines for the entire grant term. The plan must identify the top three goals and corresponding objectives, with a minimum of one goal pertaining to each identified PPA. Completed plans should identify:
1. the project’s top goals and objectives.
2. how the goal(s) will be achieved in terms of the activities/services, responsible staff/partners, and the timelines.
3. a list of the data elements to be collected.
Name of City or
County Applicant: City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Fire Department (1) Goal: Establish a prosocial feeder and prevention pipeline to mitigate youth recruitment into the illicit cannabis market.
Objectives (A., B., etc.) A. By the end of each grant year, at least sixty school -age youth in regional middle and high schools will receive/participate in leadership and career development and cannabis prevention programming to increase awareness of health and career risks.
B. By the end of each grant year, forty transition -age youth (ages 18 –20) from the target population will enroll in the intensive EMT certification track as a legal vocational alternative to the unregulated economy.
C.
Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> Process: Number of leadership sessions delivered; number of youth recruited/enrolled; percentage of recruitment targets met.
Outcome: Pre/post-survey scores regarding cannabis risk awareness; percentage of Phase I youth transitioning to the EMT track.
Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date
1. Delivery of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and leadership curricula in 17 schools.
2. Professional career exposure presentations and cannabis prevention workshops.
3. Targeted outreach and trauma-informed intake for transition-age youth.
4. Candidate selection through application review and/or interview
1. > SBCS BASP Staff,
Program Manager
2. CVFD Adjunct Instructors;
SBCS Program Manager
3. SBCS Case Managers
4. SBCS Program Manager
and CVFD training personnel
1. 07/01/26
2. 09/01/26
3. 07/01/26
1.06/30/31
2. 06/30/31
3. 06/30/31
List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: SBCS participant attendance logs; SBCS intake and assessment records; Pre/post-intervention surveys; Efforts to Outcomes database.
(2) Goal: > Deliver technical medical training and stabilization to produce state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.
Objectives (A., B., etc.) A.> By the end of each sixteen -week cycle, at least eighty percent of enrolled transition -age youth will complete the technical training requirements for EMT certification.
B.> By contract completion, at least seventy -one percent of course graduates will pass the National Registry (NREMT) exam to achieve professional licensure and ninety-five percent of those passing will register with the County of San Diego or other Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) to achieve professional licensure.
C.>
Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> • Process: Number of technical instruction hours delivered; biweekly stipend distribution logs; wraparound service contact hours and wrap support type and context.
• Outcome: Course completion rate; NREMT first-time and cumulative pass rates.
Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date
1.> Internal delivery of 16-week hybrid EMT technical instruction.
2. Administration of biweekly stipends and trauma -informed wraparound support
3. Focused National Registry exam preparation and remediation sessions.
1.> CVFD Training Personnel
2.SBCS Case Managers
3.CVFD Instructors with
support from SBCS CM
1.> 11/01/26
2. 11/01/26
3. 02/01/27
1.> 06/30/31
2. 06/30/31
3. 06/30/31
List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: > CVFD training division attendance and performance records; NREMT Central Registry data; SBCS fiscal logs for stipend verification and wrap support; Efforts to Outcomes database.
(3) Goal: > Ensure direct career placement and field stability for program graduates.
Objectives (A., B., etc.) A.> Within two months of certification, ten graduates annually (5 from each cohort) will be hired into part-time municipal EMT roles at the Chula Vista Fire Department to directly bridge the regional experience gap.
B.> 100% of program graduates will receive follow-on support including career education, exposure, navigation, and placement
C.> By the six-month post-program check-in, seventy-one percent of all certified graduates will maintain gainful employment in the emergency medical field or enrollment in advanced education.
Process Measures and
Outcome Measures:
> • Process: Number of graduates completing career navigation workshops; number of industry placement referrals. • Outcome: Number of municipal hires; percentage of graduates employed or in advanced training at 6-month verification.
Project activities that support the identified goal and objectives: Responsible staff/partners: Timeline Start Date End Date
1.> Direct municipal hiring process and onboarding for top graduates.
2. Individualized career navigation and placement support for all graduates.
3. Six-month longitudinal follow -up and employment status verification.
1.> CVFD Human Resources
2. SBCS Case Managers /
Career Navigators
3. SBCS, SANDAG
1.> 03/01/27
2. 03/01/27
3. 09/01/27
1.> 06/30/31
2.12/30/31
3. 12/30/31
List data and sources to be used to measure outcomes: > City of Chula Vista personnel records; SBCS longitudinal follow -up logs; Efforts to Outcomes database; SANDAG independent evaluation reports.
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000
$0 $272,000 $272,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480
$0 $90,000 $90,000
$0 $3,285 $3,285
$0
$0 $4,424,765 $4,424,765
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$89,600 $89,600
$560,000 $560,000
$193,600 $193,600
$0 $204,800 $204,800
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $1,048,000 $1,048,000
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $100,000 $100,000
$0 $100,000 $100,000
$0 $2,000 $2,000
$0 $70,000 $70,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $272,000 $272,000
(Show as either % FTE or Hourly Rate) & Benefits
$70/hr x 8 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
$70/hr x 10 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
TOTAL
2026 Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program - Proposal Budget and Budget Narrative Grant Term: July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031
Course Materials
Consumables
City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Fire Department
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor (Mon & Wed)
4. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
Name of City or County Applicant:
Note: Budget Categories 1 - 7 will auto-populate based on the information entered in the sections below.
Do not alter or recreate this budget template. Applicants that do not use the BSCC Budget Template will be disqualified.
Training materials and disposable items. Calculated at $1,000 x 20 participants x 5 years
$55/hr x 22 hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
$32/hr x 20hrs/wk x 32 Weeks x 5 yrs
Credentials
3. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts
1a. Salaries and Benefits
Calculation for Expenditure
5. Equipment/Fixed Assets
Uniforms for participants $700 x 20 participants x 5 years $07. Indirect Costs (For PPAs 1 through 4)
1. Salaries and Benefits
2. Services and Supplies
Textbooks, student manuals and other instructional rsources calculated at $1,000 x 20 participants x 5 years
TOTAL
Description of Services or
Supplies
1b. Salaries and Benefits Narrative: Provide a brief description for each position that addresses their role on the grant project.
Adjunct Instructor (Fri) 5 FTE
Training Program Director (Paramedic-C)
Outreach and Leadership Coordinator (x2)
2a. Services and Supplies
Uniform/Apparel
Required credetialing for students $400 x 5 yrs
Budget Category
TOTAL
6. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
Percentage of Grant Funds Dedicated to PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement (excludes amount budgeted for Indirect Costs)
CVFD will provide one (1) Paramedic to lead the day-to-day operations of the classroom instruction, including identifying adjunct instructors for lectures and skills days. A ratio a 1:5 is utilized for optimal learning on skills days.
Adjunct instructors will help facilitate lectures and administer tests. On skills days, all instructors provide hands-on tutorials, trianing, and guidance to students.
Outreach and leadership staff will support all training activities as well as engage in outreach/recruiting for the EMT training program. These personnel will coordinate with SBCS Before and After School Program (BASP) staff and SBCS Program Manager to help provide mentorship to youth through school leadership groups (e.g. presentations, question and answer sessions, etc.) 2b. Services and Supplies Narrative: Provide a brief description for each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives.
0.00%
Funding supports the standardized curriculum and medical supplies necessary for up to forty annual participants to complete the sixteen-week EMT certification track. Course materials include the required textbooks and student manuals, which are updated annually to remain current with evolving emergency medical standards. Consumable supplies include disposable medical items such as airway adjuncts, bandages, and splinting materials required for hands-on skills practice to ensure students meet the competency standards for the National Registry (NREMT) exam. These expenditures directly facilitate the project goal of achieving an eighty percent program retention rate and a seventy-one percent pass rate by providing students with industry-standard resources at no personal cost.
Funding for credentials covers the mandatory fees for students to obtain professional certifications, including the NREMT exam and subsequent registration with the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA). These funds are critical to achieving the objective of having ninety-five percent of graduates achieve state-level professional licensure. The uniform and apparel allowance provides each student with professional attire required for 100 percent of classroom instruction and mandatory field ride-alongs. Adhering to these industry appearance standards fosters the professional maturity and discipline required for successful transition into the municipal fire service and broader medical workforce.
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $2,786,480 $2,786,480
$0 $225,000 $225,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,011,480 $3,011,480
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $80,000 $80,000
$0 $10,000 $10,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $90,000 $90,000
TOTAL
5a. Equipment/Fixed Assets
Description of Equipment/Fixed
Assets Calculation for Expense
3a. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts 4a. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
3b. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts Narrative: List each consultant and/or public agency that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided.
4b. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts Narrative: List each NGO subcontractor that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided. 5b. Equipment/Fixed Assets Narrative: List any equipment or fixed assets that will be purchased with grant funds and provide a brief description of each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives.
Wrap Around Services
TOTAL
Program Evaluation
TOTAL
Calculation for Expenditure
Training Mannequins & iSimulator Software
Technology
Description of Professional
Service(s)
SBCS Corp
SANDAG
Calculation for Expenditure
Requested funding for training mannequins and dedicated software provides the high-fidelity simulation environment necessary for students to master clinical skills within a controlled, internal training setting. The integration of simulation software allows for real-time performance feedback and objective evaluation, directly supporting the project's goal of achieving a seventy-one percent National Registry pass rate. The purchase of a laptop and tablets facilitates essential classroom functions, including secure digital testing, instructional presentations, and the precise recordkeeping required to track student progress and clinical rotations. These fixed assets ensure the fire department possesses the professional infrastructure required to operate a dedicated, high-volume emergency medical training pipeline.
Description of Subcontracts
6 tablets ($7,200) & 1 laptop ($2,800)
The subcontract with SBCS Corporation provides the essential trauma-informed stabilization and recruitment framework for the project. Their role encompasses targeted outreach to justice-involved and foster-care youth, intensive case management, and behavioral health support to ensure program retention. SBCS is responsible for the administration of all participant support costs, including $750 biweekly stipends to offset the financial opportunity costs of the illicit market, approximately $1,000 per youth in flexible wrap-around funds for housing, transportation, or emergency needs, as well as daily meal provisions during technical instruction, and more. These comprehensive supports ensure that high-need participants remain stabilized and focused throughout the intensive sixteen-week training pipeline.
The subcontract with SANDAG establishes their role as the independent evaluator, providing objective oversight of all project goals and objectives. Their role includes the development of the mandatory Local Evaluation Report (LER) and the ongoing tracking of proposed outcomes, such as National Registry (NREMT) pass rates and long-term employment retention in the emergency medical field. This data-driven approach ensures that the project’s impact on regional public health and safety is accurately documented and verified by a respected and experienced independent third party.
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$3,285 $3,285
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $3,285 $3,285
Grant Funds Total Requested
Grant Funds
$0 $0
$650,215
$0 $0
$866,953
7b. Indirect Costs Narrative:
N/A
7a. Indirect Costs
Description of Other (Travel,
Training, etc.)
Mandatory 2 day training in Sacramento
for 5 staff
Calculation for Expense
TOTAL
Air $300x5; Hotel $169x5; Transportation $50x5; Per diem $69x2 days x 5 staff
6a. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
6b. Other (Travel, Training, etc.) Narrative: Provide a brief explanation for how each item listed above will contribute toward fulfilling grant objectives. Please budget for at least one 2-day trip to Sacramento for 3-5 key grant team members.
Please see Instructions tab for additional information regarding Indirect Costs.
If the amount exceeds the maximum allowed and/or turns red , please adjust it to not exceed the line-item noted.
If using Option 2) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
Requested funding for training mannequins and dedicated software provides the high-fidelity simulation environment necessary for students to master clinical skills within a controlled, internal training setting. The integration of simulation software allows for real-time performance feedback and objective evaluation, directly supporting the project's goal of achieving a seventy-one percent National Registry pass rate. The purchase of a laptop and tablets facilitates essential classroom functions, including secure digital testing, instructional presentations, and the precise recordkeeping required to track student progress and clinical rotations. These fixed assets ensure the fire department possesses the professional infrastructure required to operate a dedicated, high-volume emergency medical training pipeline.
Program staff from the Chula Vista Fire Department, SBCS, and SANDAG will attend the 2 day training in Sacramento. $0$0
For this grant program, indirect costs may be charged using only one of the two options below:
1) Indirect costs not to exceed 15 percent (15%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets. Applicable if the applicant does not have a federally approved indirect cost rate.
If using Option 1) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
2) Indirect costs not to exceed 20 percent (20%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets. Applicable if the applicant has a federally approved indirect cost rate. Amount claimed may not exceed the applicant's federally approved indirect cost rate.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT
BSCC 1431-26
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APPENDIX B:
CRITERIA AND ASSURANCE FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
THAT RECEIVE BSCC GRANT FUNDS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
The Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety (Prop 64 PH&S) Grant Program, Cohort 4, includes requirements that apply to non-governmental organizations that receive BSCC grant funds as subcontractors. Grantees are responsible for ensuring that all subcontracted third parties continually meet these requirements as a condition of receiving any Prop 64 PH&S grant funds.
These requirements are as follows.
Any non-governmental organization that receives Prop 64 PH&S grant funds must:
• Have been duly organized, in existence, and in good standing at least six (6) months prior to the start date of the Grantee’s Grant Agreement with BSCC.
Note: Non-governmental organizations that have recently reorganized or have merged with other qualified non-governmental organizations that were in existence prior to the six (6) month date are also eligible, provided all necessary agreements have been exe cuted and filed with the California Secretary of State prior to the start date of the applicant’s Grant Agreement with BSCC. • Be registered with the California Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable.
• Have a valid business license, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and/or Taxpayer ID (if sole proprietorship).
• Have any other state or local licenses or certifications necessary to provide the services requested (e.g., facility licensing by the Department of Health Care Services), if applicable.
In the table below, provide the name of the Grantee and list all subcontracted third parties.
See next page for signature block.
Name of Grantee:
Name of Subcontracted Third
Party Address Email / Phone Meets All
Requirements
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐
Yes ☐ No ☐
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, FIRE DEPARTMENT
BSCC 1431-26
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APPENDIX B:
CRITERIA AND ASSURANCE FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
THAT RECEIVE BSCC GRANT FUNDS AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
Grantees are required to update this list and submit it to BSCC any time a new third -party subcontract with an NGO is executed after the initial assurance date. Grantees shall retain (on site) applicable source documentation for each subcontracted party that verifies compliance with the requirements listed in the Prop 64 PH&S RFP. These records will be subject to the records and retention language found in the Standard Agreement.
Unless prior approval is obtained, the BSCC prohibits disbursement or reimbursement to any NGO that does not meet the requirements listed above and for which the BSCC does not have a signed Criteria and Assurance form on file.
A signature below is an assurance that all requirements listed above have been met.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(This document must be signed by the person who is authorized to sign the Grant Agreement.)
NAME OF AUTHORIZED OFFICER TITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE (verified e-signature is acceptable) DATE x