STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract in the amount of $200,000.00, with a one-year renewal option in the amount of $200,000.00 as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for the administration of a city-wide pre-tax preparation assistance program for the Office of Community Care and Empowerment - Foundation Communities, Inc., only proposer - Total amount not to exceed $400,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations) ARPA Redevelopment Fund
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BACKGROUND
This service contract does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for the administration of a city-wide pre-tax preparation assistance program for the Office of Community Care and Empowerment. This city-wide program provides for free tax assistance at a large scale, targeted to communities with high concentrations of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligible filers, delivered in community sites. This program will also have a secondary goal of enhancing financial literacy by using the EITC as the anchor for wrap-around services and as a connection to additional financial empowerment services.
This program also sought out administrators to increase capacity for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service delivery. The recommended proposer will facilitate year-round outreach and education and expanded service delivery. The Office of Community Care and Empowerment sought nonprofit organizations through an open application process.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
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