STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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Authorize (1) a one-year service contract in the amount of $1,150,000, with a one year renewal option in the amount of $1,150,000 with Services of Hope & Financial Hope CCS; (2) a one-year service contract in the amount of $536,581, with a one year renewal option in the amount of $540,343 with Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.; and (3) a one-year service contract in the amount of $150,000, with a one year renewal option in the amount of $150,000 with Dallas Leadership Foundation, for the administration of food distribution and delivery programs to residents of Dallas that have been impacted and/or had their needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic for the Office of Community Care, most advantageous proposers of six - Total amount not to exceed $3,676,924 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
These contracts will provide for the administration of city-wide food distribution and delivery programs to residents of Dallas that have been impacted and/or had their needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs will enable access to food for target populations through contactless grocery pickup, distribution programs, and home delivery for vulnerable populations. Target populations include low- and moderate-income residents and/or Dallas residents living in Qualified Census Tracts. The Office of Community Care has sought nonprofit organizations through an open application process.
Approximately 20% of Dallas County faces food insecurity and nearly 38% of the populatio...
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