Title
Community Development Block Grant American Disability Act Housing Rehabilitation Subrecipient Award (Ordinance S-49506)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into 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 of low- and moderate-income disabled and or elderly Phoenix residents. The Home Accessibility Modifications Program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); the aggregate contract value will not exceed $200,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Neighborhood Services Department's (NSD) Home Accessibility and 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 (RFP) (NSD-RFP-23-001) to enter into a contract to administer ADA supportive home accessibility and modification services; and received two responsive proposals. An evaluation panel comprised of City staff evaluated the proposals based on the following criteria for a total of 1,000 total possible 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 a consensus score of 654 points and recommended NSD award Ability360 a Subrecipient contract to administer the CDBG funded ADA Home Accessibility Modifications Program.
Contract Term
The contract will commence on or about March 23, 2023, for one year. The initial term of the contract may be extended for one year at the City's sole discretion.
Financial Impact
The Home Accessibility and Modification Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant; there will be no impact on the General Fund. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $200,000.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee recommended approval of this item by a unanimous vote of 3-0 on March 6, 2023.
Previous authorizations for various CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Programs were approved by City Council through Ordinance S-48602 on May 11, 2022, Formal Meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Neighborhood Services Department.