Title
Authorization to Enter into Contract for Emergency Shelter Services (Ordinance S-43482)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. to provide emergency shelter services for homeless families and single women. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
Since November 2006 the Human Services Department (HSD) has operated the Watkins facility as a year-round overflow shelter for single women and families who are experiencing homelessness. The City-funded program currently serves up to 17 families and 120 women each night through a contracted service provider. The contracted provider conducts basic shelter operations and delivers client services. HSD maintains the building and pays for operational costs and repairs.
The Watkins facility has been in possession of the City since approximately 1993 and has become costly to repair and maintain. The building also is in an industrial area resulting in the need to transport clients to and from the building on a daily basis, disrupting continuity of services. The services currently provided at the facility can be provided more effectively at a non-City-owned facility or facilities without increasing costs or decreasing services.
Procurement Information
This Request for Proposals was conducted in accordance with A.R. 3.10. One proposal was received by the Human Services Department on Feb. 15, 2017. Following is the tabulation of the proposal scores:
UMOM - Emergency Shelter - Single Women 901
UMOM - Emergency Shelter - Families 855
Contract Term
The term of the contract is seven years, which will begin on or about July 1, 2017.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $7.7 million over the life of the contract. The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $1.1 million. Funds are available from a combination of federal and local fund sources, including Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as City of Phoenix General Funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The release of a Request for Proposals was approved by the Neighborhoods, Housing and Development Subcommittee on March 1, 2016.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.