title
Authorization to award and execute Professional Service Agreements for the FamilyWorks Program.
presenter
Presenter: Mary Howard, Chief Administrative & Resident Services Officer
Recommendation
The Interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Chicago Housing Authority ("CHA") recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners ("Board") approve the award of contract(s) to the below listed contractor(s) in the approximate aggregate value of $40,885,918 consisting of an aggregate original contract value of $15,725,638 for a two-year base term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 and three (3) one-year option terms in the combined amount of $25,160,280 to provide coaching and supportive services to CHA residents.
The Board further authorizes the Interim CEO to approve each request to exercise the options awarded under the contract.
Recommended Awardee
Base Contract Value
Base Term
Option Terms
Total Contract Value
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) - Service Location 1
$3,923,395
Two Year
1st Option: $2,040,043
2nd Option: $2,094,368
3rd Option: $2,150,323
$10,208,129
Near West Side Community Development Corporation (NWS) - Service Location 2
$5,033,015
Two Year
1st Option: $2,594,471
2nd Option: $2,648,531
3rd Option: $2,704,213
$12,980,230
Employment & Employer Services, Inc. (E&ES) - Service Location 3
$6,769,228
Two Year
1st Option: $3,531,404
2nd Option: $3,650,458
3rd Option: $3,746,469
$17,697,559
Total:
$15,725,638
$25,160,280
$40,885,918
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative.
Funding
MTW Funds
Background
The FamilyWorks Program has been administered by CHA's Resident Services Division since 2009 to ensure residents have access to comprehensive social service support. FamilyWorks services include assessment of resident needs, coaching, lease...
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