CTR079169_CI26008_Determination.pdf

The document is a Competition Impracticable Authorization form from the Arizona Department of Administration's State Procurement Office for the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The requestor is Jamie Zimmerman, Deputy Assistant Director, seeking to enter into contracts with multiple organizations including AZ Pet Project, Tempe Community Action Agency, Arizona Youth Partnership, UMOM/Family Housing Hub, Keys to Change, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Native American Connections, Chicanos Por La Causa Inc., Our Family Services, and other potential providers.

The contract aims to support homeless response and operations to rehouse homeless youth and families, aligned with Senate Bill 1735. The procurement is for eviction prevention services, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing, including one-time rent, mortgage, utility, and temporary shelter assistance. The contract term is from 9/18/25-6/30/26, with an estimated cost of $11,050,000. Funding will be distributed based on community needs across care continuums, managed through itemized service budgets. The goal is to provide housing security, support, and coaching to help families achieve stable housing, with services including designated shelter space, vouchers, stipends, and assistance with first, last, and security deposits.