CASTRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for homeless services targeting young adults twenty-four years of age and younger for the Office of Homeless Solutions - CitySquare, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $270,554 - Financing: FY21 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs TDHCA Funds
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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 homeless services targeting young adults twenty-four years of age and younger to support the Office of Homeless Solutions in providing services to this targeted population.
Through this contract the awarded firm will conduct outreach and engage with homeless youth and young adults, providing street outreach and case management coupled with supportive services. Street outreach services will assist these youth with assessments and immediate access to shelters. Through a comprehensive youth-centered service model, these at-risk youth will find a safe place to build their strengths and social and emotional well-being. In addition to street outreach, services will assist youth to leave the streets through drop-in services to meet their immediate needs and enhance street outreach and engagement. Utilizing a youth-centered approach, the awarded firm will ensure youth are housed, while also providing treatment and education services.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* Department of Information and Technology Service...
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