Subject:
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Rejection of the sole proposal received for requirements of homeless street outreach services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the rejection of the sole proposal received for requirements of homeless street outreach services.
• Request to reject the sole proposal received for lack of competition.
• This contract provides for the administration and related expenses in support of street outreach services for hard to reach homeless citizens.
• Invited firms indicated they did not have time to propose at the time services were advertised due to current conditions.
• A new solicitation has been prepared for re-advertisement.
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 190-0296-P(LN) in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for five (5) years.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing.
Summary:
This request is to reject the sole submittal received for the requirements of homeless street outreach services for lack of competition. Invited firms indicated they did not have time to propose at the time the services were advertised. A new solicitation has been prepared for re-advertisement.
Background/Explanation:
On May 12, 2020, the Purchasing/Risk Management Division, on behalf of the Human Services Department, released an RFP for homeless street outreach services.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve the rejection of RFP submittals is granted under Code Section 2-188(c).
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisey Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Department
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
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