STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 28, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a (1) one-year service contract in the amount of $200,000, with a one year renewal option in the amount of $200,000 as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for the administration of a citywide program for tax assistance for the Office of Community Care; and (2) one-year service contract in the amount of $400,000, with a one year renewal option in the amount of $400,000 as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for increased service delivery capacity for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for the Office of Community Care - Foundation Communities, most advantageous proposer of two - Total amount not to exceed $1,200,000 - Financing: General Fund ($400,000) and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($800,000) (subject to annual appropriations)
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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 agreements will provide for the administration of a city-wide program for free tax assistance and increase the service delivery capacity of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The Office of Community Care has sought nonprofit organizations through an open application process. The subrecipient will administer a city-wide program for free tax assistance targeted to communities with high concentrations of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligible filers. This agreement will enhance the financial literacy of the participants by providing education to families on beneficial use of EITC as the anchor for wrap-around services connecting to financial empowerment services.
This program also sought out administ...
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