TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications to RFP No. HE19-131 and award a contract to Shree Ganesh, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the provision of temporary lodging services for human and social services programs in the Health and Human Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the Coast Motel, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Shree Ganesh, Inc., of Colonial Motel and Coast Motel, for providing temporary lodging services for human and social services programs in the Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department). City Council awarded Munis Contract No.32000836 for Request for Proposals (RFP) HE19-131 on February 04, 2020 to Colonial Motel. Both Colonial and Coast Motels submitted proposals for RFP HE19-131, which was awarded in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures. Additional contractual authority is requested to establish a contract with Coast Motel as a separate entity.
The Health Department utilizes Long Beach-based motels to temporarily lodge residents in need of short-term placement. Health Department programs are grant-funded, and lodging services are a critical support to populations served under these grants. The special needs populations served in these programs include individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at-risk families, at-risk youth, and individuals being treated for Tuberculosis (TB); all of which require low barrier lodging to bridge service needs. The Health Department has two specific programs that will be coordinated with the vendor, Homeless Services and TB.
RFP HE19-131 was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on September 19, 2019, and 356 poten...
Click here for full text