Title
Youth Internship Program Case Management Services Contract Award (Ordinance S-44395)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Arizona Center for Youth Resources, Inc. to provide case management services for the 2018 Phoenix summer youth program and for a community college student internship program, which will focus on matching Phoenix residents enrolled as freshman or sophomores at community colleges located in Phoenix with internships during the fall and spring semesters. The contract amount will not exceed $250,000 per year. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide case management services, which will ensure each youth receives an orientation, a skill assessment, as well as ongoing support, counseling, and basic work skills training. Youth will also be provided with information to increase their familiarity with the Maricopa County labor market and enhance their job search knowledge and skills. Based on the skill assessments, the provider will identify work experience sites that best match the participating youth's interests and allow them to acquire sound work habits. The Youth Internship Program Case Management Services is anticipated to provide employment for up to 110 youth this summer and 17 youth during the community college student internship phase of the program.
Procurement Information
The Youth Internship Program Case Management Services Request for Proposals (RFP) was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. All three offers received by the proposal deadline, Dec. 20, 2017, were responsive and scored by an evaluation panel based on the following criteria:
- Proposer's Qualifications and Experience (0-325 points).
- Assigned Staff's Qualifications and Experience (0-275 points).
- Approach to Scope of Work (0-225 points).
- Proposed Budget (0-175 points).
The scoring results were as follows:
- DK Advocates, Inc.: 865 points.
- Arizona Center for Youth Resources, Inc.: 756 points.
- Valley of the Sun YMCA: 660 points.
Prior to contract award, DK Advocates, Inc. withdrew from negotiations. Staff recommends awarding this contract to Arizona Center for Youth Resources, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract term will be for one year, with four one-year renewal options.
Financial Impact
The contract amount will not exceed $250,000 per year. Funds are available in the Community and Economic Development Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Community and Economic Development Department.