RESOLUTION NO. 240415
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Sponsors: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmembers Andrea Bough, Melissa Patterson-Hazley, Melissa Robinson and Darrell Curls
RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to reject all proposals, cancel RFP EV3180 and reissue a similar RFP that shall remain open for 30 days; and directing the City Manager to conduct proposer workshops through the Housing and Community Development Department.
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WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City issued RFP EV3180-Home ARP Non-Congregate Shelter, Supportive Services, Non-Profit Operating & Capacity Building Program; and RFP closed on September 11, 2023, with a deadline to evaluate proposals by December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reissue a similar RFP that clarifies that funding may be awarded to those who provide any of the four types of services--Non-Congregate Shelter, Supportive Services, Non-Profit Operating and Capacity Building - rather than award the entire amount to one party who may be able to provide all four services at one location; and
WHEREAS, a mixture of service providers and locations may prove beneficial to addressing the houselessness crisis; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is directed to reject all proposals and cancel RFP EV3180.
Section 2. That the City Manager is directed to reissue an RFP using HOME ARP funds for Non-Congregate Shelter, Supportive Services, Non-Profit Operating and Capacity Building, said RFP to remain open for submittals for 30 days.
Section 3. That the City Manager is directed to conduct proposer workshops through the Housing and Community Development Department as part of the RFP process.
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