CTR079171_CI26008_Determination.pdf

This is a Competition Impracticable Authorization form from the Arizona Department of Administration's State Procurement Office, specifically for the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The document involves 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., and Our Family Services.

The procurement authorization is for homeless response and operations to rehouse homeless youth and families, aligned with Senate Bill 1735. The contract will provide eviction prevention services, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing support, including one-time rent, mortgage, utility, and temporary shelter assistance. The requesting term is from 9/18/25-6/30/26, with an estimated cost of $11,050,000. ADES will use direct contracts to expedite funding usage, distributing resources based on community needs and point-in-time counts across different care continuums. The funding will be managed through itemized service budgets and reviewed by the Division to ensure fair and reasonable allocation.