Title
XWing Non-Congregate Shelter - EXC 22-0049 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-49284)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Steel & Spark, LLC., to provide XWing non-congregate shelter units for the Office of Homeless Solutions. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $3 million. Funding is available through the City's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and this program will be added to the Affordable Housing and Homelessness section in the ARPA strategic plan. The XWings will be installed at 3000 S. 22nd Ave. in conjunction with planned congregate shelter.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide non-congregate shelter units which provide a unique and efficient solution to address homelessness rapidly. Each XWing consists of four 40-foot pods made from converted shipping containers that can sleep up to 20 people in a private space. The units are sustainable and made of corten steel which eliminates the need for maintenance. The XWings are non-combustible, built with life safety systems, have centralized heat and air conditioning and have a Modular Manufacturer for residential Factory Built Buildings (FBB) through the State of Arizona. The contract will also include the purchase of storage units for belongings.
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. As a result of extensive research, Steel & Spark, LLC., was selected for their ability to provide sustainable units, ability to meet project implementation deadline, and being a local vendor.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Dec. 15, 2022 for a one-year term, with a one-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3 million for the one-year term. Funding is available through the City's allocation of the ARPA.
Location
3000 S. 22nd Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.