Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 7-03-2023
Requesting Agency: Denver Human Services
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Tammy Hoffman
Email Address: tammy.hoffman@denvergov.org <mailto:tammy.hoffman@denvergov.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 a proposed a Third Amendatory agreement between the City and County of Denver and Goodwill of Colorado to continue providing services to assist Colorado Works/ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants to advance employment opportunities connecting to services to reduce long term barriers to employment.
Amends a contract with Goodwill of Colorado by adding $1,110,000 for a new to total of $4,440,000 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing intensive case management services to assist Colorado Works (C/W) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants in advancing their skills with the goal of leading to employment opportunities and/or a connecting to services to reduce long term barriers to employment, citywide (SOCSV-202055021-03, SOCSV-202367644-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-7-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-5-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Citywide
Contract Control Number:
SOCSV-202055021-03, SOCSV-202367644-03
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”):
Goodwill of Colorado
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
A. To support and engage eligible participants to develop strategies that address individual and family needs, DHS will work jointly with Contractor to provide the following:
1. In depth assessment, family coaching, and work support programs associated with the implementation and operation of the TANF Program for households classified as needing Tier I or II services, program practices primarily focus on Tier I participants. These households have at least some marketable vocation skills, commitment and/or work experience to gain and maintain employment.
2. Tier I services include but are not limited to: focusing on motivational interviewing, career assessments, resume building, mock interviews, and other job placements including subsidized employment.
a. Tier I households are likely to meet full participation within the TANF program.
b. It is anticipated that long term family income will be received through employment earnings.
3. Tier II services include but are not limited to: intensive case management, life and work skills classes, career exploration, Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED)/High School Equivalent (HSE) attainment, and ongoing post-job placement support.
a. Tier II households may not initially meet full participation within TANF due to short term barriers that are being resolved.
b. It is anticipated that long term family income will be received through employment earnings.
B. The tier system will be used as a guideline to help determine the most appropriate initial placement with an agency/contractor that can best meet the participant’s needs. DHS’ goal is to establish a continuum of services and understands a participant’s circumstances will evolve over time. This may result in a participant changing tier levels and service providers based on milestones achieved and circumstance changes.
C. Contractor Services Menu
1. All referred participants will have access to Goodwill Works, a classroom-based curriculum to develop foundational skills and habits to be successful in their program engagement.
a. Personal skills modules include: self-esteem, self-motivation, personal responsibility, and the importance of reliability, cultural diversity and acceptance.
2. Online Essential soft skills for employment curriculum will also be provided.
a. Executive functioning skills will also be offered. These skills may be offered in multiple facets including online, virtual, and classroom-based support.
b. The curriculum will be divided into 8 weeks and include modules in strengths, weaknesses and skill development, values and ethics, communication, stress management, teamwork, positive and professional attitude, and conflict resolution.
c. Micro credentials may also be provided in basic Microsoft Office programs, resume development, and mock interviewing.
d. Participants may also be placed in a Community Work Experience Program (CWEP), Alternative Work Experience Program (AWEP) or On the Job Training (OJT) as available.
3. Programming offered via the Contractor services menu has the ability to be offered virtually and not just in person.
a. The content of the virtual programming can be cross-walked to the in-person services with minimal disruption to participants and targeted outcomes can still be achieved.
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)?
N/A
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Amendment
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
YES
For New contracts
Term of initial contract:
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:
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)?
Cost & length of term
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2023
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
One year
What is the revised total term of the contract?
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2024
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
$3,330,000
What is the value of the proposed change?
1,110,000
What is the new/revised total value including change?
$4,440,000
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)