Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 210124
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.; Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. at a cost of $1,099,630; and Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness $1,099,000 for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to meet gaps in the homeless response system for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 (210124), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Renewal for Homeless Response System Projects, Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health and Wellness and Career and Recovery Resources, Inc., to provide permanent supportive housing to up to 135 eligible homeless and formerly homeless persons.
Expected Impact:
The third renewal to the Homeless Response System Projects will allow Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health and Wellness and Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. to continue to provide permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to eligible homeless and formerly homeless persons.
Alternative Options:
No other funding is available to pay the costs of the permanent supportive housing and wrap around supportive services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X_ Housing
X...
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