Title
2019-20 CDBG Housing Rehab ADA Modifications Program - Contract Award (Ordinance S-46589)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Ability360 to provide home accessibility modification services for low- and moderate-income physically disabled residents of Phoenix through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehab ADA Modifications Program. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse $77,700.
Report
Summary
On May 15, 2019, City Council approved the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan, which outlined the broad activity areas for CDBG funding and included an allocation for the CDBG Housing Rehab ADA Modifications Program. The program is intended to provide home accessibility modification services to low- and moderate-income disabled residents of Phoenix. On Jan. 8, 2020, City Council approved the 2019-20 CDBG Housing Rehab ADA Modifications Program Request for Proposal (RFP) process for contract award of up to $100,000.
Procurement Information
The RFP procurement process was conducted in accordance with Phoenix's Administrative Regulation 3.10. An RFP was advertised in the Arizona Republic and made available for download on the phoenix.gov website on Jan. 31, 2020. At the time proposals were submitted, RFP respondents were required to be established non-profit Arizona corporations and provide programs and services primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents of Phoenix. A Review Committee comprised of City staff evaluated the proposal using the following criteria (1,000 total points possible):
- Work Plan: 250 points
- Outcomes: 250 points
- Program Budget: 250 points
- Experience with Federal Grants: 250 points
One proposal was received from Ability360 to provide $77,700 in home accessibility modification services, including widening doors and installing ramps and grab bars, for low- and moderate-income physically disabled Phoenix residents. The Review Committee found Ability360 to be responsible and responsive to all required RFP criteria.
Contract Term
The contract term is for a 12-month period, beginning on or about July 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
This program is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds; no General Funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Neighborhood Services Department.