INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 14, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Request authorization to establish a Professional Service Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa to provide
Gateway Women’s Housing Navigation
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Whereas RFP-2025-650-EV Operators for Gateway Services was solicitated for on January 16, 2025 with a close date of February 18, 2025 that encompassed Gateway Men’s, Women’s, Medical Sobering, Young Adults, Families and First Responders. Six (6) responses were received with a total of nine (9) offers. There were no offers for Gateway Women’s and Gateway Families. It was determined to rebid those two (2) immediately with no change to the published specifications, in an effort to solicit further offerors. On March 3, 2025 RFP-2025-665-HHH-GB was released with a close date of March 24, 2025. There were 21 document takers that viewed the RFP but no responses were received.
Whereas City Ordinance 5-5-10 B “Rejection of offers; No responsive offers received” states “If no responsive offers are received, then the Central Purchasing Office or CIP may purchase the required goods or services, with no change in the published specifications, in the open market at the best obtainable price. If the specifications are changed, or if so required by the Chief Procurement Officer or CIP Official, a purchase in the open market shall not be permitted and the competitive solicitation may be reissued.” It is therefore determined by the Purchasing Department to allow HHH to go to open market to obtain services for Gateway Women’s Housing Navigation Center.
The Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness is seeking Council’s approval to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa to provide housing navigation services to fifty (50) women experiencing homelessness. The professional service agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa will not exceed the total amount of $1,800,000, for the time period of July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026.
The Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness respectfully forwards this request to the Council for consideration and action.
Legislation Title: Request authorization to establish a Professional Service Agreement with Chicanos Por La Causa to provide Gateway Women’s Housing Navigation
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date Lauren Keefe Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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Gilbert Ramirez, Director Date
Dept. of Health, Housing, & Homelessness