Title
Request to Enter into a Contract for a Phoenix Will Work Program to Provide Homeless Outreach and Navigation Services (Ordinance S-48417)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Phoenix Gospel Mission, Inc. dba Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) to provide an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subaward to allow PRM to conduct the Phoenix Will Work program to provide labor opportunities, homeless outreach, and navigation services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Phoenix. The contract total will not exceed $1.5 million. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the full term of the contract. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City's ARPA allocation and is under the City's Homelessness and Mental Health Program category.
Report
Summary
One of the primary barriers to permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness is employment and related supportive services. The Phoenix Will Work program through PRM will address this barrier by providing an opportunity for those experiencing homelessness to earn wages by conducting beautification projects and perform landscaping duties throughout blighted areas of Phoenix. Program participants will also be assigned a PRM Outreach Navigator who will assist in providing supportive services such as obtaining and maintaining housing, health care and transportation.
Procurement Information
This selection was made in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The City of Phoenix will comply with all applicable federal procurement guidelines in making this ARPA subaward.
Contract Term
The initial term of this contract will begin April 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2023, with one option to extend through Dec. 31, 2024, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee based on continuous need and available funding.
Financial Impact
The total value of this contract shall not exceed $1.5 million. There is no impact to General Fund. Funding will be provided through the City's allocation of ARPA funds.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.