RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.070(B)(4) AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MCALI STER
INSTITUTE FOR TREATMENT AND EDUCATION, INC. FOR
THE WORK FOR HOPE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in 2020, the City received an allocation of Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funds for communities to implement a variety of programs to address issues related to the o nset of the COVID -19 pandemic. The intent of the funding stream was to provide fast and direct economic assistance for workers, families, small businesses, and industries; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted the CARES Action Plan, a comprehensive strategic plan that identified and provided funding for the highest needs in the community , particularly access to housing and job training/reentry programs for the unsheltered population; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with the McAlister Institute fo r Treatment and Education, Inc . (“McAlister” or the “Contractor” ) to fund the Work for Hope Program, providing enhanced services such as vocational rehabilitation training, life skills instructions, transportation, job readiness and links to stable housing resources; and
WHEREAS, the program has demonstrated that it continues to serve as a catalyst for our unsheltered who are able to work, providing them with immediate transitional employment and training while providing the community with vital services; and
WHEREAS, an additional $ 70,000 in additional funding is necessary to continue the program for an additional three months, and is available in previously appropriated Housing funds earmarked for homeless activities; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services Contractor/Service Provider was chosen based on Contractor’s unique qualifications, including previous work performed with the City, successful track record of employment training and improvement of participants skills (including for homeless individuals), have been screened through the competitive engagement process of applying for federal block grant funding; on this basis, Contractor/Service Provider was awarded the contract on a single/sole source basis under the authority of the Chula Vi sta Municipal Code Section 2.56.070(B)(4) for contracts approved by City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it, based upon the above findings, that it hereby waives the competitive bid requirements set forth in CVMC section 2.56.070(B)(4) and approves the Contractor/Service Provider Services Agreemen t between the City and the McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education, Inc. , in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be requi red or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney