Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, October 28, approved a first amendment to its Kore! LLC, Professional Services Agreement for IT Recruitment Services.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Rob Ruben presented the agreement, which extends its value to $900,000 through June 30, 2027, for Information Technology (IT) Contractor Services.
Since March 2023, he said the vendor has played a key role in assisting the City with the recruitment and placement of highly qualified IT professionals.
“Recruiting IT talent continues to be one of the most significant workforce challenges nationwide,” he said. “This shortage is particularly acute in the public sector, where overall employee incentives, including telework, opportunities, and flexible schedules, lag behind those offered in the private industry.”
He said positions requiring advanced skills in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and application support are especially difficult to fill, creating risks to operational continuity and slowing progress on critical technical initiatives.
“The vendor services remain essential in helping the City identify, attract, and retain specialized IT personnel who can support daily operations and advanced long-term technology initiatives,” he said. “The continued partnership ensures that urgently needed vacancies are addressed quickly, allowing the IT Department to maintain service deliveries to City…
