STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
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 price agreement, with two one-year renewal options, for housing and service assistance to homeless young adults, for the Office of Homeless Solutions - CitySquare, most advantageous proposer of three - Estimated amount of $265,487 - Financing: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Grant Funds (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action 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 according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for housing and service assistance to homeless young adults 24 years of age and younger. Eligible services may include case management, emergency shelter, street outreach, and transitional living. The recommended firm will provide an initial assessment of each client and provide immediate shelter. Based on the initial assessment the firm will provide education to build on the strengths of the client as well as assist the client in gaining sustainable housing. The firm will also provide treatment as necessary and support the client in gaining social and emotional well-being. Services provided by the recommended firm also include access to laundry, showers, personal hygiene, and clothing.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Office of Homeless Solutions ...
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