Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 9-26-2023
Requesting Agency: Department of Housing Stability
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Christopher Lowell
Email Address: Christopher.lowell@denvergov.org <mailto:Christopher.lowell@denvergov.org>
Phone Number: 720-337-7731
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 Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide rental assistance and support services for those experiencing homelessness who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America, Green Willow Project, to add $440,000 for a new total of $1,540,000 and 1 additional year. The funds will be used to provide rental assistance and support services for those experiencing homelessness who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide (HOST-202370035-01/202157472). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-6-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-27-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Citywide
Contract Control Number:
HOST-202370035-01
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”):
Volunteers of America
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
The Green Willow Rapid Rehousing Program focuses on survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking that are fleeing or are attempting to flee these situations. This project utilizes Housing First and Critical Time Intervention models for this specialized population to access safe housing in 15 scattered sites throughout the Denver area. The aim of this project is to transition participants into safe and secure permanent housing as soon as possible.
A. The following services will be provided
-housing navigation
-case management services
-referrals to mental health resources
-advocacy
-benefit acquisition
-connection to education and/or employment opportunities
-childcare referrals and options
-short to medium term rental assistance
B. VOA will coordinate with clinical providers to offer in-home therapeutic services for the family as needed
C. VOA will work with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care and provide legal assistance to assist with cooperation within the court system and other supports identified by the participant.
Location (if applicable):
WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts):
XO101
Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Amendment
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
Competitive process
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?
7-1/2021 through 12-31-23
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
1 year
What is the revised total term of the contract?
7-1-2021 through 12-31-2024
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
$1,100,000
What is the value of the proposed change?
$440,000
What is the new/revised total value including change?
12-31-2024
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)