Title
Community Development Block Grant American Disability Act Housing Rehabilitation Subrecipient Award
Description
Request the Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to enter into a contract with Ability360 to administer the American Disability Act (ADA) Home Accessibility Modifications Program. This program will perform repairs to improve the accessibility of homes for low- and moderate-income Phoenix residents who are disabled or elderly. The Home Accessibility Modifications Program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); the aggregate contract value will not exceed $200,000.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Neighborhood Services Department's (NSD) Home Accessibility Modification Program performs ADA supportive home repairs to address physical, visual, and auditory barriers and health hazards that prohibit safety and accessibility. These interior and exterior improvements, which include installing wheelchair ramps, replacing traditional bathtubs with walk-in showers, widening doorways, and lowering countertops for example, provide safeguards which improve the level of self-sufficiency and quality of life. Disabled and/or elderly low- to moderate-income Phoenix homeowners and tenants citywide are eligible.
Procurement Information
On Dec. 8, 2022, NSD issued a Request for Proposal (NSD-RFP-23-001) to enter into a contract to administer ADA supportive home accessibility and modification services. Two responsive proposals were received by the Jan. 12, 2023, deadline. An evaluation panel comprised of City staff evaluated the proposals based on the following criteria for a total of 1,000 points:
- Proposed Outcome and Impact (400 points)
- Capability (200 points)
- Project Budget (200 points)
- Project Description and Need (100 points)
- Track Record (100 points)
The panel determined only Ability360's proposal met the RFP's eligibility criteria, receiving an overall consensus score of 654 points, and recommended NSD award Ability360 a Subrecipient contract to administer the CDBG funded ADA Home Accessibility Modifications Program.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Neighborhood Services Department.