Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 11-21-2022
Requesting Agency: Denver District Attorney
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Keith Messerman
Email Address: Keith.Messerman@denverda.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Public Safety concerning the “Crime Victim Compensation” program and the funding therefor.
Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice for $734,098 and two years to continue funding four Victim Advocates and one Specialty Unit Restitution Technician positions in support of the Denver District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Project, citywide (DATTY-202265311). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-23-22.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide
Contract Control Number: DATTY-202265311
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
This contract reflects 2022-AR-23-300-02, the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) award to the Denver District Attorney's Office (DDAO) Victim Advocacy Project. The award amount is $734,098.00, and the contract term is January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024. There is no match requirement for this grant award.
DCJ made this award available to the DDAO through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant program using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
This award provides personnel funding towards four Victim Advocates in the Family Violence Unit, Human Trafficking Unit, and Collaborative DV Response Team, and one Specialty Unit Restitution Technician.
Funding for the DDAO’s Victim Advocate Project will continue to support two Family Violence Unit Victim Advocates, one Domestic Violence Special Advocate, one Human Trafficking Victim Advocate, and one Specialty Unit Restitution Technician. These positions are critical to meeting the complex needs of victims of crime, with each position playing an essential role in helping victims not only with service needs, but in navigating the multifaceted criminal justice system. The DDAO Victim Advocate Project will provide victims of crime with assistance, services, and connections to resources; promote participation in the criminal justice system by educating victims about their rights; advocate for the enforcement of those rights; and coordinate with other community agencies to ensure continuity of support for victims in the City and County of Denver.
Location (if applicable):
WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts): N/A
Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
New
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
N/A- grant
For New contracts
Term of initial contract:
2 years
Options for Renewal:
How many renewals (i.e. up to 2 renewals)?
Term of any renewals (i.e. 1 year each):
Cost of initial contract term:
$734,098
Cost of any renewals:
Total contract value council is approving if all renewals exercised:
For Amendments/Renewals Extensions:
Is this a change to cost/pricing; length of term; terms unrelated to time or price (List all that apply)?
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
What is the revised total term of the contract?
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
What is the value of the proposed change?
What is the new/revised total value including change?
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)