STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) ratification of $304,150.00 to pay outstanding invoices due to Vishwanath Hotels, LLC for temporary hotel sheltering and services related to COVID-1; and (2) execution of a contract with Vishwanath Hotels, LLC for ongoing services in an amount up to $175,350.00 - Total not to exceed $479,500.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
This item allows for the emergency ratification for temporary hotel sheltering and services for individuals sheltered by the City of Dallas in response to COVID-19. These services were provided between September 24th - December 9th, 2020 for the Office of Homeless Solutions. Ongoing temporary hotel sheltering and services for persons experiencing homelessness and impacted by COVID will continue until December 30, 2020. These services were procured utilizing emergency procurement guidelines which allow for the procurement of goods and services where routine bidding requirements cannot be followed. Emergency procurements are exempt from competitive bidding under the City Charter and State Law.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to aid the COVID-19 response throughout the City by Resolution No. 20-0644.
City Council was briefed on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19 on June 17, 2020.
On April 8, 2020, City Council authorized an emergency service price agreement with Vishwanath Hotels, LLC for lodging and food and beverage services to support homeless...
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