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Updates to Senior Services Program Vendor List and Contracting Rules

Original title: Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Resolution 90362 C.M.S Addendum From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90362 C.M.S. For The Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Through 2028-2029 To (1) Add Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSPP) Vendors Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services; And (2) Waive The Competitive Process And Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For MSPP Vendors Bay Area Vital-Link, Lifeline Systems, Community Care Services, San Oaks Caring Hands II, Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution changes which companies are authorized to provide services to seniors through the city's MSSP program and exempts these specific vendors from standard city procurement and local business hiring rules through June 2029.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Senior citizens in Oakland

These residents receive services provided by the vendors listed in the resolution.

Local/Small Local Business Enterprises

These businesses are excluded from the competitive bidding process for these specific contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council is amending a resolution to add two new service providers to the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and to bypass standard competitive bidding and local business requirements for six specific vendors.

Key Facts

The resolution amends Resolution No. 90362 C.M.S. for fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029.
Shield-California Health Care Center and Transdev Services are added as approved MSSP vendors.
The city is waiving the competitive bidding process for six vendors: Bay Area Vital-Link, Lifeline Systems, Community Care Services, San Oaks Caring Hands II, Shield-California Health Care Center, and Transdev Services.
The city is waiving Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program requirements for the same six vendors.
The resolution was introduced on June 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)?

It is a city-managed program that provides services to seniors, for which the city contracts with external vendors.

What does it mean to waive the competitive process?

It means the city is selecting these specific vendors without going through the standard public bidding process usually required to ensure the lowest cost or best service.

What are the Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program requirements?

These are city policies that typically require contractors to meet certain local hiring or business ownership criteria to receive city contracts.

Why It Matters

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Long-term Vendor Exemption

The resolution grants a multi-year waiver (through 2029) for competitive bidding for these specific vendors, indicating a long-term reliance on these providers.

Bay Area Vital-Link Lifeline Systems Community Care Services San Oaks Caring Hands II Shield-California Health Care Center Transdev Services

Connected Entities

organizationCommunity Care Services“Vendor granted a waiver from competitive bidding.”Map →

organizationSan Oaks Caring Hands II“Vendor granted a waiver from competitive bidding.”Map →

organizationLifeline Systems“Vendor granted a waiver from competitive bidding.”Map →

organizationHuman Services Department“The department recommending the resolution.”Map →

organizationBay Area Vital-Link“Vendor granted a waiver from competitive bidding.”Map →

organizationShield-California Health Care Center“New vendor being added to the program.”Map →

organizationTransdev Services“New vendor being added to the program.”Map →

Sources

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