Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to modify an existing contract with Life Sparx LTD dba The MORE Life Partnership for trauma services for the period of April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $477,960.00 for a new contract amount of $882,800.00.
This is the third modification to the original underlying contract authorized by Ordinance 0748-2022. The first modification to increase the original contract amount and extend the end date was authorized by Ordinance 0965-2023, the second modification to extend the end date was authorized by Ordinance 0782-2024.
Why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded? To continue to serve additional clients and continue mental health & trauma social media campaign. MORE Life has provided exceptional services to the community thus far centered around healing from trauma and increasing community resiliency
Why it would not be in the city’s best interests to have the additional contract requirements awarded through other procurement processes specified in this chapter? MORE Life has a current caseload of clients and it would be a disservice and lack of continuity of care for the clients being served under this contract.
How was the price for these additional goods or services determined? Initial RFP outlined pricing & services. Discussion & quote was provided by the vendor. Due to ARPA limitations, the contract was extended through December of 2026. Current cost reflects the increase needed to continue services during this time period.
Life Sparx LTD is a nonprofit entity and is exempt from contract compliance certification.
Emergency action is being requested in order to approve this ordinance prior to the current contract end date of August 31, 2024 and allowing these essential trauma counseling and grief support services to continue uninterrupted for our most vulnerable communities.
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