STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 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 supportive housing for seniors for the Office of Homeless Solutions - Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc., most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $250,000 - 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.
This service contract will provide for housing rental subsidies and supportive resources for seniors (ages 55 and over) that ensure stability in the household. Supportive Services include but are not limited to: rental assistance, operating assistance, case management, transportation, mental/behavioral health, Home Management Information System (HMIS), community engagement, neighborhood revitalization, and shared use space for feeding, outreach, financial literacy, and social engagement. The goal of this program is to reduce the number of homeless seniors by providing housing rental subsidies and supportive services for up to 24 months.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (2)
* Office of Homeless Solutions (1)
* Office of Economic Development Business Workforce and Inclusion Division (1)*
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable. The Office of Economic Development Business Workforce and Inclusion Division only evaluated the Business Inclusion and Development Policy.
The committee selected t...
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