Title
Authorization to Enter into Contract with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-52628) - District 8 and Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM) New Day Centers, Inc. to provide heat respite, connections to resources, and services for families with minor children experiencing homelessness. The total value of the contract will not exceed $300,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Report
Summary
Office of Homeless Solution (OHS) seeks to contract with UMOM for the 2026 heat season to provide heat respite seven days per week to families with minor children experiencing homelessness, referred by other heat relief sites and City of Phoenix outreach workers. UMOM will assess the needs of each family for potential diversion and shelter those who are not able to be diverted. In addition, UMOM will provide hotel vouchers as an alternative for respite overflow.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved determination memo based on the following reasons: Special Circumstances without Competition and award of a grant (Phoenix City Code 43-2(B)(3)). The Special Circumstances without Competition Determination is based on the need to have a dedicated heat respite space for families who can provide the support and navigation services needed for this population. UMOM is the largest family shelter provider in the state of Arizona and is the family coordinated entry provider, managing the shelter and housing waitlist for families with minor children in the region.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2026 and end October 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will not exceed $300,000. Funding is available in the Office of Homeless Solution's operating budget and via existing federal, state, and county grant funding.
Location
Council District: 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.