Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (Ordinance S-49784)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 147434 with Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) 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. Expenditures will not exceed $200,000 during the one-year extension period. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to provide victim services to include oversight, coordination and operation of a 24-hour centralized screening hotline and placement services for emergency shelter or housing vouchers. This is geared toward individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence and sex trafficking in Maricopa County. The goal will be to assist individuals and families in need to be placed in shelter and provide individuals and families with services that are an alternative to shelter.
The Human Services Department (HSD) is requesting authorization to extend the contract for one year outlined herein and conduct an procurement process for similar services for victims of sexual and domestic violence during the summer of 2023. The Request for Proposals 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.
Contract Term
The extended contract term will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $200,000 during the extension period of the contract. Funds are available from the Human Services Department budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On May 2, 2018, City Council approved the initial contract for ACESDV with Ordinance S-44540.
- On Nov. 4, 2020, City Council authorized a contract extension for ACESDV through June 30, 2022, with Ordinance S-47035.
- On Feb. 16, 2022, City Council authorized a contract extension for ACESDV through June 30, 2023, with Ordinance S-48335.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.