Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 11-6-2023
Requesting Agency: HOST
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Chris Lowell
Email Address: Christopher.lowell@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 Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch to support the operational and programmatic activities at Sinton's Sanctuary, a shelter for senior women and women veterans experiencing homelessness, citywide.
Amends a contract with Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch (202057242) to add $601,829 for a new total of $1,807,316 and one additional year for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to support the operational and programmatic activities at Sinton’s Sanctuary, a shelter for senior women and women veterans experiencing homelessness, citywide. 202370792-01. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-11-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-8-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Citywide
Contract Control Number:
202370792-01/202057242
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”):
Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
SERVICES DESCRIPTION
A. Shelter Operations
1. VOACB will provide 24/7 day and evening shelter support for up to 45
senior women experiencing homelessness, and women veterans experiencing homelessness.
2. VOACB will maintain and offer on-site client access to sleeping, community,
and dining space, and a secure outdoor courtyard.
3. VOACB will maintain and offer off-site client access to VOACB emergency
services, including clothing bank, computer labs, and a meal program.
4. VOACB will provide clients with a clean bed and bedding, shower access,
laundry facility access, hygiene supplies, nutritious nourishment comprising at
least 2500 calories per day
B. Shelter Operations
1. VOACB will offer support services through a low demand, creative engagement
approach guided and adapted to individual needs of the guests.
2. VOACB case management will offer engagement to maximize exits into
permanent and stable housing.
i. Completion of HMIS assessments, including, OneHome coordinated
entry assessment.
ii. Assistance with completing applications to affordable, subsidized senior
housing options, including VOACB Affordable housing for seniors, and
screening for appropriate placement in VOACB Irving Street Women’s
Residence (HUD Safe Haven).
iii. Coordinating co-living arrangements with a focus on other senior women,
shared group living options, group home or other residency through
WellPower or other behavioral health providers.
iv. Reunification with family members or friends.
v. Assisting in the access of Denver area assisted living facilities when
necessary and appropriate, and other housing opportunities for which the
client qualifies. This may include working with the local Single-Entry
Point to access Long-Term Care Home & Community Based Services.
vi. Providing support in obtaining vital documents and benefits enrollment
(e.g., financial, transportation, employment assistance.)
vii. Making referrals to mental health support and substance-use support
assistance.
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)?
N/A
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Amendment
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
Competitive
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:
|
Current Contract Amount (A) |
Additional Funds (B) |
Total Contract Amount (A+B) |
|
$1,205,487.00 |
$601,829.00 |
$1,807,316.00 |
|
Current Contract Term |
Added Time |
New Ending Date |
|
01/01/2021 - 12/31/2023 |
12 months |
12/31/2024 |