Title
Extend Contract with Borg Holdings, Inc. for Head Start Birth to Five Socialization Catering Services (Ordinance S-52917) Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 154828 with Borg Holdings, Inc. for the Head Start Birth to Five Socialization Catering Services through June 30, 2027. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five program serves 2,209 children and their parents; 44 of these children participate in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home-Based program. Families in the program receive up to 46 home visits and participate in 24 group socialization sessions per year. Group socialization provides children and parents with positive interactions with other families. EHS staff facilitate structured activities including story time, small group instruction, and snack time.
The current Socialization Catering Services contract is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. The Human Services Department is requesting a one year extension to support the transition from the EHS Home Based program to EHS Center Based slots.
Contract Term
The term of the contract began on or about July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with one two-year option to extend. Upon approval, the contract will be extended through June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
Funding for this contract is available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children, Youth and Families. No additional funding is required for the extension.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- Approved by the Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council on April 13, 2021.
- The contract was approved by the City Council on June 23, 2021 (Ordinance S-47742).
- The item was scheduled to go before the Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council on April 13, 2026.
Location
Council District(s): 1, 3 ,4, 5, 7 and 8.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.