STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for access to homeless recovery services on behalf of the Office of Homeless Solutions for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 - Austin Street Center in the amount of $575,000 per year, CitySquare in the amount of $475,000 per year, and Bridge Steps dba The Bridge in the amount of $450,000 per year, most advantageous proposers of three -Total not to exceed $1,500,000 - 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 access to homeless recovery services for the Office of Homeless Solutions. These services enable individuals to secure independent housing, secure competitive employment, build or improve existing relationships, and achieve and maintain ongoing recovery from medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. The funding for the services are provided through Healthy Community Collaborative funds received by the City for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Office of Arts and Culture (1)
* Office of Economic Development (1)
* Office of Homeless Solutions (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondents on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
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