Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 165207 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-53179) - District 8 & Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to amend contract 165207 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. to increase funding by $472,904.80 for a new total contract value not to exceed $772,904.80. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Office of Homeless Solution (OHS) seeks to amend the contract with UMOM for the 2026 heat season to increase the contract total from $300,000 to $772,904.80. The additional funding will allow UMOM to continue providing heat respite seven days per week to families with minor children experiencing homelessness, referred by other heat relief sites and City of Phoenix outreach workers. UMOM will assess the needs of each family for potential diversion and shelter those who are not able to be diverted. In addition, UMOM will provide hotel vouchers as an alternative for respite overflow.
Increased funding is requested due to the large number of families that have been referred to heat relief this summer. Funding will cover staffing, building, and hotel stay costs that have exceeded original estimates. More than twice as many families have been served to date this year compared to all families served in the summer of 2025.
Procurement Information
Procurement information in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was previously waived because of an approved determination memo based on the following reasons: Special Circumstances without Competition. The Special Circumstances without Competition Determination is based on the need to have a dedicated heat respite space for families who can provide the support and navigation services needed for this population. UMOM is the largest family shelter provider in the state of Arizona and is the family coordinated entry provider, managing the shelter and housing wait list for families with minor children in the region.
Contract Term
The contract term will remain unchanged, ending on October 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will not exceed $772,904.80. Funding is available in the Office of Homeless Solution's operating budget and via existing federal, state, and county grant funding.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On February 24, 2026, the City Council approved the contract 165207, with Ordinance S-52628.
Location
Council District: 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.