Title
Issue Request for Proposals for Citywide Victim and Homeless Services
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services for persons experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. The contract value will not exceed $844,000 annually.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix utilizes federal, state and local dollars to provide a comprehensive portfolio of housing interventions and support services to meet the unique needs of persons experiencing homelessness. In 2013, the City conducted a competitive procurement process to select proposals and award contracts for services to end homelessness. The solicitation, which included Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and General Fund resources, resulted in multiple one-year contracts for service, with four one-year options to renew. These contracts will expire June 30, 2018.
Procurement Information
The Human Services Department (HSD) requests approval to release an RFP for victim and homeless services supported by ESG, CDBG, and General Funds as available for the following priorities below. Funds are estimated.
- Centralized Screening and Housing Placement for Victims of Domestic Violence: $200,000
- Homeless Outreach and/or Emergency Shelter: $369,000
- Housing Stabilization and Support: $275,000
Contract Term
HSD anticipates releasing the RFP and conducting a pre-solicitation conference in February 2018. Proposals will be due in March 2018. Contracts will begin July 1, 2018 for a one-year period, with two options to renew for additional one-year periods.
Financial Impact
Emergency Solutions Grant Funding requires a dollar-for-dollar match, which will be provided by City of Phoenix General Fund dollars. The contract value will not exceed $844,000 annually.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee recommended approval of this item on Nov. 28, 2017 by a 4-0 vote.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.