STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Housing & Homelessness Solutions
AGENDA DATE: May 25, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the first of two twelve-month renewal options to the contract for emergency shelter services for the homeless with Family Gateway, Inc. in the amount of $135,000.00, The Salvation Army, a Georgia Corporation in the amount of $175,000.00, and Austin Street Center, formerly known as Shelter Ministries of Dallas dba Austin Street Center, in the amount of $155,000.00, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 - Not to exceed $465,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
On February 2, 2021, the Office of Procurement Services received eight proposals from a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) (BRZ21-00015563) funded under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for emergency shelter services for the homeless and, following the evaluation process, recommended award to the most advantageous proposers.
On June 23, 2021, City Council authorized a one-year contract, with two one-year renewal options, for emergency shelter services for the homeless for the Office of Homeless Solutions - Family Gateway, Inc. in the amount of $135,000.00, The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in the amount of $175,000.00, and Austin Street Center, formerly known as Shelter Ministries of Dallas dba Austin Street Center, in the amount of $155,000.00.
The contracts provide for emergency shelter services for the homeless. Grant funding for these contracts provides programming to support the homeless response system by improving the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families. Additionally, these contracts assist organizations in operating homeless shelters, and provide essential services to shelter residents. This program may also provide funds to provide emergency shelter services during inclement weather.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, City Council authorized a one-year contract, with two one-year renewal options, for emergency shelter services for the homeless for the Office of Homeless Solutions - Family Gateway, Inc., The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp, and Shelter Ministries of Dallas dba Austin Street Center, by Resolution No. 21-1121.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant Funds |
$465,000.00 |
$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 |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
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$465,000.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Other Service contracts. |
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• Family Gateway, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 45.00% Local • The Salvation Army - Local; Workforce - 71.00% Local • Austin Street Center - Local; Workforce - 49.06% Local |
OWNER
Family Gateway, Inc.
Ellen Magnis, President
The Salvation Army, a Georgia Corporation
Willis Howell, President, Board of Trustees
Ralph Bukiewicz, Vice President, Board of Trustees
Austin Street Center
formerly known as Shelter Ministries of Dallas dba Austin Street Center
Daniel Roby, Chief Executive Officer