Explanation
Background:
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging of the Recreation and Parks Department was awarded federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Ohio Department of Aging for the continuation of services to older adults in the Central Ohio area, including Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union Counties.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into 32 service contracts for the provision of home-delivered meals, adult day care, health services, financial navigator services, housing assistance counseling, supportive services, personal care, transportation, home repair, and legal services for the period July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Approximately 40,000 individuals are expected to be served.
BID INFORMATION:
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329. COAAA released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for senior community services on April 10, 2023 and hosted a virtual bidder’s conference on April 14, 2023. Interested service providers submitted proposals on May 5, 2023. Proposals were competitively reviewed by COAAA employees from May 5 to May 26, 2023. Based on the evaluation of the 121 service applications received, a determination was made by COAAA’s Administrator to enter into contract with the 32 agencies listed in the attachment to this ordinance. COAAA’s Advisory Council approved the recommendations to fund the services listed in the attachment.
These contracts are awarded pursuant to City Code Sections 329 relating to non-profit service contracts, such that the services provided by the agencies listed in the attachment hereto cannot be provided by existing city employees.
Emergency Justification:
Emergency action is requested in order to have the contracts in place by July 1, 2023, as stipulated in the grant requirements, so there is no delay in services to older ad...
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