Title
Authorization to Enter into Contracts for Homeless and Victim Services (Ordinance S-44540)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Community Bridges, Inc., Native American Connections, Inc., and Southwest Behavioral Health to provide homeless and victim services for the Human Services Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contracts. The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $2.4 million.
Report
Summary
The Human Services Department (HSD) recommends the City enter into contracts with the following vendors for the services identified below:
Scope of Work 1 - Victim Services
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence: $200,000
The purpose of this contract is to provide victim services to include oversight, coordination and operation of a 24-hour centralized screening hotline and placement services for emergency shelter or housing vouchers. This is geared toward individuals and families experiencing domestic and sexual violence, and sex trafficking in Maricopa County. The goal will be to assist individuals and families in need to be placed in shelter and provide individuals and families with services that are an alternative to shelter.
Scope of Work 2 - Emergency Crisis Shelter for Families Prioritized by Phoenix Public Safety and Human Services
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.: $166,818
The purpose of this contract is to obtain emergency shelter operations and services for families identified by City of Phoenix Police, Fire and Human Services. Access to shelter should be available seven days per week, 24 hours per day, as beds and/or units are available. The goal will be to serve a minimum of 52 families per year.
Scope of Work 3 - Case Management Services for Single Individuals
*No offers received.
Scope of Work 4 - Rapid Rehousing Bridge Support for Individuals Moving from Homelessness to Permanent Housing
Community Bridges, Inc.: $174,665
The purpose of this contract is to support bridge to permanency services for individuals moving from unsheltered homelessness to permanent housing. The goal will be to serve a minimum of 90 clients per year to increase the rate of engagement leading to housing and decrease the length of time between engagement and housing.
Scope of Work 5 - Rapid Rehousing Support Services for Unaccompanied Youth
Native American Connections, Inc.: $97,650
The purpose of this contract is to provide rapid rehousing support services for unaccompanied youth. The goal will be to serve a minimum of 90 unaccompanied youth per year, age 25 and under, experiencing homelessness in moving directly into permanent housing in the community.
Scope of Work 6 - Navigation and Wrap Round Services for Justice Involved Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Southwest Behavioral Health: $151,504
The purpose of this contract is to provide navigation and support to persons charged in Phoenix Municipal Court with repeat misdemeanor offenses related to their homelessness. Two full-time navigators will work directly with Phoenix Police and Prosecutor’s Office to provide court ordered services and follow-up to eligible repeat offenders. The goal of the service will be to reduce the rate of justice involvement by 60 percent per year for crimes related to homelessness, reduce individual recidivism, and increase positive outcomes for persons experiencing homelessness.
TOTAL: $790,637
Procurement Information
In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, a solicitation was completed. The Human Services Department received a total of 10 offers, which were determined to be responsive to the solicitation requirements. No offers were received for Scope of Work 3 - Case Management Services for Single Individuals. Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Community Bridges, Inc., Native American Connections, Inc., and Southwest Behavioral Health were determined to be the most highly rated responsible offerors, therefore are recommended for award.
Scope of Work 1
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence: 860 points.
Scope of Work 2
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.: 767 points.
UMOM New Day Centers, Inc.: 610 points.
The Salvation Army: 540 points.
Scope of Work 4
Community Bridges, Inc.: 940 points.
UMOM New Day Centers, Inc.: 649 points.
Scope of Work 5
Native American Connections, Inc.: 968 points.
1n10, Inc.: 480 points.
Scope of Work 6
Southwest Behavioral Health: 880 points.
Community Bridges, Inc.: 720 points.
Contract Term
The contract term will begin on July 1, 2018 and will expire on June 30, 2019, with two one-year options to extend, for an aggregate contract term of three years.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $2.4 million over the life of the contracts. Funds are available from a combination of Emergency Solutions Grant, Community Development Block Grant and City of Phoenix General Funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee on April 17, 2018, by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.