Scope of Work
1. Provide daily operation of one or more of the Centers, including scheduling events, program planning and activities, basic maintenance, custodial services, and building security.
2. Support and empower youth by helping them identify and meet their social, emotional, and developmental needs, while guiding them in accessing and navigating local, state, and federal programs, services, and community resources designed to promote their well-being and/or long-term success.
3. Support and empower seniors by helping them identify and meet their social, emotional, and developmental needs, while guiding them in accessing and navigating local, state, and/or federal programs, services, and community resources designed to promote their well-being and long-term success.
4. Schedule use of the Centers by community groups and organizations.
5. Purchase of necessary operating supplies. Cleaning and facility operating supplies shall be
approved by the Facilities Division of the Jefferson County Department of Central Services (Facilities).
6. Purchase and replace interior light bulbs and linear (tube) lamps as part of the operating
supplies referred to in paragraph 5 above. Brand and style of lamps are to be approved by
Facilities. All used fluorescent tubes shall be boxed to allow
Facilities to dispose.
7. Provide and manage routine custodial functions including but not limited to restrooms, floor
care, room set-up, and minor emergency plumbing such as plugged or overflowing toilets. To
ensure quality of care, the Center operator shall receive guidance from Facilities as outlined in Attachment A.
8. Provide general landscaping and ground maintenance, including but not limited to cutting grass, weed removal, and bush and hedge trimming.
9. Pay utility service charges, which may include but are not limited to telephone, high speed internet access, garbage, water, and electrical services.
10. Appoint local advisory boards, one for each community center.
11. The chosen entity will partner with Jefferson County Extension (JCE) to offer dedicated, pre-scheduled meeting and classroom spaces for education, outreach, and training, with recurring slots for seasonal needs. They will also provide secure, accessible, climate-controlled storage for WSU Extension's operational needs, including educational tools and equipment, accessible to authorized personnel during agreed hours. Collaboration on shared infrastructure, like grant-funded technology, is encouraged, potentially involving co-hosted events, resource sharing, and support for youth and adult education.
12. Work cooperatively with the American Red Cross and Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management in the event of an emergency to provide the use of the county-owned facilities as mass care shelters.
13. As part of the Brinnon Community Center, provide space allowing for County network gear for transmitting security camera feeds over supplied access point.
14. As part of the Quilcene Community Center, provide tenant agreement for Quilcene Foodbank space. Provide sublet agreements for all other community groups utilizing space withing the Quilcene Community Center.
Photos of the three subject Community Centers are attached.
