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 ratification of $403,475.76 to pay outstanding invoices due to Family Endeavors, Inc. dba Endeavors for homeless shelter and dormitory management services related to COVID-19 - Not to exceed $403,475.76 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
This item allows for the emergency ratification for dormitory management service, cleaning, and hotel lodging services to individuals sheltered by the City of Dallas in response to COVID-19. These services were provided between July 14th and September 30th, 2020 for the Office of Homeless Solutions. Ongoing services for the homeless shelter and dormitory management services related to COVID-19 will continue until December 31, 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.
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized an emergency service price agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. dba Endeavor for homeless shelter and dormitory management services related to COVID-19 for the Office of Homeless Solutions by Resolution No. 20-0630.
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.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds |
$403,475.76 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$403,475.76 |
Emergency Ratification |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Plan does not apply to Emergency Ratifications |
OWNER
Family Endeavors, Inc. dba Endeavors
6363 De Zavala Road
San Antonio, TX 78249
Jon Allman, President