Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Midwest Language Banc, Inc., dba The Language Banc, Inc. (Ordinance S-47574)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 142704 with Midwest Language Banc, Inc. dba The Language Banc, Inc. to extend the term of the contract until Dec. 31, 2021. The extension will provide translation services for Head Start Birth to Five program families. The contract total will not exceed $90,185. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funds are available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children, Youth and Families. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
This contract provides translation services for families enrolled in the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five program who speak languages other than English and Spanish. Participants of the program are required to participate in weekly 90-minute home visits, attend biweekly socialization events and monthly parent education opportunities. Services are currently delivered virtually but will return to in-person in the participants' homes when safe to do so. The extension of the contract will allow families who speak languages other than English to remain engaged in the program while the contract is being re-solicited.
There are approximately 11 languages other than English and Spanish spoken by enrolled families. Translation services are needed to communicate effectively to ensure families understand the social services offered and receive the maximum benefit of the educational component.
Contract Term
The original contract term was for three years beginning July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019, with one two-year renewal option to be exercised by the City Manager. The City exercised the two-year renewal option on March 6, 2019 with a contract end date of June 30, 2021. Approval of this request would extend the term to Dec. 31, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value remains the same. Funds are available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children, Youth and Families. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was originally approved by City Council on April 4, 2016 by Ordinance S-42448. City Council approved a two-year contract extension on March 6, 2019 by Ordinance S-45416.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.