Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with PUN Group, LLP for Fiscal Monitoring Services (Ordinance S-51203)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 149307 with PUN Group, LLP (PUN Group) to add funding in the amount of $87,375 for a new contract total of $1,248,381. $80,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and $7,375 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Funds, for a total of $87,375 have been allocated. PUN Group provides fiscal monitoring services for the Human Services Department programs. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
PUN Group conducts annual fiscal audits of subcontractors accountable to the City to facilitate the Human Services Department programs. These fiscal audit activities are required to comply with grant stipulations, including WIOA, the Strengthening Working Families Initiative, Head Start, Victim Services, and Homeless Services programs.
Procurement Information
Solicitation RFP-CED-18-FMS, Fiscal Monitoring Services, was issued on August 30, 2018, and conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The PUN Group submitted the only responsive offer for this business opportunity. Staff verified the proposal met the minimum qualifications and requirements of the RFP.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,248,381. $80,000 in ARPA Funds and $7,375 in WIOA Grant Funds, for a total of $87,375 have been allocated. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved:
- Contract 149307 with PUN Group (Ordinance S-45232) on December 12, 2018.
- Amendment to Contract 149307 with PUN Group for additional funding (Ordinance S-48269) on January 26, 2022.
- Amendment to Contract 149307 with PUN Group for additional funding (Ordinance S-49362) on January 25, 2023.
- Amendment to Contract 149307 with PUN Group for a contract extension and additional funding (Ordinance S-50251) on October 18, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.