Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. for Phoenix Starfish Place for Victims of Human Trafficking (Ordinance S-49783)
Description
Authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 145543 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to extend the term for an additional year from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and approve funding for this vendor to continue to provide contracted services through the extended term. The additional funding will not exceed $150,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract. Funds are available through the City's federal Community Development Block Grant allocation from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The Human Services Department (HSD) is requesting authorization to extend the contract for one year outlined herein and conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) for victims of human trafficking at Phoenix Starfish Place during the summer of 2023. The RFP process can take from six months to a year, depending on the complexity of the services needed. This extension would provide HSD staff sufficient time to conduct the procurement process.
The City’s current contract with CBI provides for support services to assist Phoenix Starfish Place residents in achieving independence in a healing environment. The contract supports professional, on-site staff who provide trauma-informed case management services to support residents in housing stabilization and independent living skills.
Contract Term
The extended contract term will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Expenditures will not exceed $150,000 during the extension period of the contract. Funds are available from the Community Development Block Grant. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On Dec. 6, 2016, the release of an RFP was approved by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee by a vote of 4-0.
- On May 31, 2017, City Council authorized staff to contract with CBI for victims of human trafficking at Phoenix Starfish Place (Ordinance S-43586).
- On Feb. 16, 2022, City Council authorized a contract extension for CBI through June 30, 2023 (Ordinance S-48338).
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.