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Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued I Belong in Austin program administration for Austin Housing with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, to increase the amount by $4,000,000 and to extend the term by two months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,800,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Housing.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Housing.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE/WBE:
This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
Prior Council Action:
July 20, 2023 - Council approved a contract for I Belong in Austin program administration with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract supports the I Belong in Austin program, which provides vital financial assistance for rent, moving, storage, and relocation costs to reduce residential displacement in Austin and prevent homelessness.
The requested increase in authorization was determined based on historical spend and future anticipated use through the contract term. The amendment is necessary to give the vendor the required operational flexibility and financial resources to complete the full scope of work originally outlined. The proposed extension and funding increase are critical to ensuring continuity of services and allowing the vendor to meet all deliverables effectively and responsibly, maximizing the impact of the program and exhausting the full value of the contract as intended.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
Requested Additional Authorization |
Revised Total Authorization |
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Initial Term |
1 year |
$7,800,000 |
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$7,800,000 |
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Contract Amendment |
1 year |
$5,000,000 |
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$5,000,000 |
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Contract Amendment |
1 year |
$5,000,000 |
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$5,000,000 |
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Proposed Amendment |
2 months |
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$4,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
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Total |
3 yrs 2 months |
$17,800,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$21,800,000 |
Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.