Title
Authorization to Extend Contract 161600 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Family Emergency Shelter Services (Ordinance S-51971) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 161600 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. to provide continued emergency shelter services for homeless families. The contract extension term will begin on or about July 1, 2025 and run through June 30, 2026 with four one-year options to extend at the discretion of the City Manager or designee. The total value of the contract extension will not exceed $700,000. The City anticipates Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding will be available in an amount up to $700,000 to assist with funding the requested extension. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the contract life.
Report
Summary
In July 2017, the Human Services Department (HSD) executed a contract with UMOM New Day Centers. This was a result of a competitive process to serve 16 families with children and 130 single women experiencing homelessness each night at shelter facilities owned and operated by the contractor. These services had previously been provided by a contractor at the City-owned Watkins facility. The purpose of the change was to improve services and relieve the City of costly repairs and maintenance for the Watkins building. The Watkins facility was closed in July 2017 following the transfer of services to UMOM New Day Centers facilities.
There is a need for the City to continue placing families in shelter. The majority of the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) funding is dedicated to single adults. However, OHS frequently encounters families in urgent need of shelter services.
For the extended term of this contract, UMOM will continue to provide emergency shelter, essential services, and facility operations. UMOM, being the largest family shelter in the state of Arizona, can accommodate the need.
Procurement Information
This grant award is not subject to procurement requirements under Phoenix City Code 43-2(B)(3).
Contract Term
The contract term extension is one year, which will begin on or about July 1, 2025, with four one-year options to extend at the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
The value of the one-year extension will not exceed $700,000. Funding is anticipated to be available from Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 26, 2024, the City Council approved Contract 161600.
Location
3333 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.