STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract in the amount of $1,375,000, with one one-year renewal option in the amount of $1,375,000, as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for the administration of a benefits navigation program for the Office of Community Care - Benefits Data Trust, only proposer - Not to exceed $2,750,000 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract 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 benefits navigation program for the Office of Community Care. Services through this agreement will support residents who have been directly and indirectly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. The benefits navigation program will provide residents with a single stop access point for benefits outreach, enrollment, and renewal. This program will help residents maximize support and obtain benefits for which they are eligible, with a focus on federal assistance that is assigned and available.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization (1)
* Office of Community Care (2)
* Office of Equity & Inclusion (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Programming and work plan 40 ...
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