Title
Authorization to Enter into Contracts for Eviction Legal Services Qualified Vendor List (Ordinance S-51607) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to add contractors to the Eviction Legal Services Qualified Vendor List (QVL) and enter into contracts with eligible contractors to provide legal assistance, advocacy, mediation, representation, and other legal services to Phoenix residents facing an eviction crisis and to take any other action necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purpose of this item. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $1,263,032 over the life of the QVL.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Human Services Department (HSD) aims to provide access to no cost eviction legal services to include assistance with resolving evictions both in and outside the courtroom. The QVL is meant to identify providers that will assist individuals or families facing eviction, who otherwise cannot afford or arrange for these legal services.
Procurement Information
A second Request for Qualifications solicitation was conducted in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10 on November 13, 2024. Further solicitations may be released in the future to identify additional contractors for the QVL.
Two proposals were received on December 16, 2024, and deemed responsive and responsible to the solicitation requirements. HSD staff evaluated the offers using a pass/fail evaluation matrix and the following criteria:
- Project Overview.
- Approach and Methodology.
- Experience and Expertise.
- Marketing and Outreach.
- Operating Budget.
The following offerors met all solicitation criteria and are recommended to be added to the QVL:
- Cronus Law, PLLC
- Barton Mendez Soto, PLLC
Contract Term
Contracts will begin on or about January 1, 2025, for a six-month term with four one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of all contracts under this QVL will not exceed $1,263,032.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On December 4, 2024, City Council approved the establishment of the QVL with Ordinance S-51486.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.