CTR079167_CI26008_Determination.pdf

This is a Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (SPO Form 101, A.A.C. R2-7-E303) submitted by the Arizona Department of Administration's Economic Security division. The request was filed by Jamie Zimmerman, Deputy Assistant Director, on September 22, 2025. The authorization seeks to enter into direct contracts with multiple service providers including AZ Pet Project, Tempe Community Action Agency, Arizona Youth Partnership, UMOM/Family Housing Hub, Keys to Change, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), Native American Connections, Chicanos Por La Causa Inc., Our Family Services, and other organizations as determined.

The procurement concerns homeless response and operations services to rehouse homeless youth and families, including eviction prevention, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing in alignment with Senate Bill 1735. The estimated contract value is $11,050,000 for the term of September 18, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The authorization was granted on September 24, 2025 by Chief Procurement Officer Yesenia Sandoval, with an approved expiration date of June 30, 2026 (CI26008). ADES determined that competition is impracticable due to the limited timeframe to expend one-time Senate Bill 1735 funding and the need to rapidly enter into contracts ensuring services align with legislative intent targeting specific populations identified in the bill. Funding will be managed through itemized service budgets reviewed and approved by the division to ensure fair and reasonable allocation.