CTR079509_CI26008_-_Determination.pdf

This 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 establish direct 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., and Our Family Services.

The contract is for homeless response and operations to rehouse homeless youth and families, aligned with Senate Bill 1735. The procurement covers eviction prevention services, emergency shelter, and rapid rehousing, including one-time rent, mortgage, utility, and temporary shelter assistance. The requesting term is 9/18/25-6/30/26, with an estimated cost of $11,050,000. Funding will be distributed based on point-in-time counts across care continuums to ensure community needs are met, with budgets reviewed by the Division to confirm fair and reasonable allocation. The goal is to provide flexible funding to target populations identified through the legislative bill and ensure services are provided statewide within the limited timeframe.