Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a not-for-profit service contract with Lifecare Alliance, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners to expand the scope of work to allow for installation of grab bars and hand rails under their Home Safety and Falls Reduction Program, and to authorize payment of expenses starting June 1, 2024.
Original Agreement $ 125,000.00 Ord. # 3002-2023 PO429171
The City entered into contract with Lifecare Alliance in early 2024 to continue their work on the Chores program - a program to do minor home repairs for low income seniors and disabled homeowners. Lifecare has requested that the scope of work permitted be expanded to allow for installation of grab bars and hand rails under their Home Safety and Falls Reduction Program. To do this, the contract must be modified to allow the expanded scope of work and, because a contractor has already been identified for this work, to waive the requirement that they bid this portion of the job to 3 contractors. The identified contractor, ProNova Contractors, LLC has agreed to a fixed price contract at a reasonable price ($300 per grab bar and $350 per handrail and will provide a guarantee of labor for 5 years. No additional funding is being requested.
The not-for-profit organization has the necessary experience and expertise to provide said service; and currently provides engaging social activities and resources for seniors, by seniors, so they can continue to live healthy lives within their own neighborhoods. The Division of Housing desires to continue preserving public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare through reimbursement of approved activities based upon the principals of our Chores Program.
The mission of Lifecare Alliance is to empower people to reach their full potential, be self-supporting, and live cooperatively with all others by building a community that meets...
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