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Recommendation to adopt Specifications RFP No. HE22-158 and award a contract to HOME EC, Inc., dba Connect Homes, of Los Angeles, CA, to provide the design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of 30 to 35 modular non-congregate shelter units to safely house people experiencing homelessness at the Long Beach Multi-Service Center (MSC), located at 1301 West 12th Street, in the amount of $2,318,419 with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $231,842, for a total amount not to exceed $2,550,261 for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $5,616,752, offset by grant revenue. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with HOME EC Inc. (HOME EC), dba Connect Homes to provide the design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of 30 to 35 modular non-congregate shelter units at the Long Beach Multi-Service Center (MSC), located at 1301 W 12th Street, to provide interim or temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.
On September 9, 2021, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $1.45 billion in grants as part of the Homekey Program (Homekey) Round 2. The program continues a statewide effort to rapidly sustain and expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and impacted by COVID-19 by partnering with local entities to acquire and rehabilitate a variety of housing types. Eligible grant activities include acquisition or rehabilitation of motels and hotels in support of those experiencing homelessness.
Upon notification of potential availa...
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