STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2024
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 from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with two one-year renewal options, for homeless diversion services for persons experiencing homelessness for the Office of Homeless Solutions - Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00, and First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Texas dba The Stewpot in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00, most advantageous proposers of nine - Total amount not to exceed $320,000.00 - Financing: General 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.
The contracts will provide for short term assistance to households that are experiencing homelessness for the Office of Homeless Solutions. The awarded organizations will qualify households that are facing obstacles to obtain or maintain housing. Short term assistance can be provided in a variety of methods such as but, not limited to utility assistance, rental/utility arrears, transportation, work related assistance and document generation, including but not limited to social security cards and other identity documents.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Business Enterprise Hub (1)
* Fire-Rescue Department (1)
* Office of Community Care (1)
* Office of Homeless Solutions (1)
The committee selected the successful respondents on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following ...
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