title
Authorization to award and execute Professional Service Agreement for Youth Academic Support and Career Development.
presenter
Presenter: Mary Howard, Chief Administrative & Resident Services Officer
Recommendation
The Operating Chairman of the Chicago Housing Authority ("CHA") recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners ("Board") approve the award of a contract to the below listed contractor: (i) for an approximate aggregate base contract value of $3,350,076 for a two (2) year base term from February 15, 2026 through February 14, 2028; and (ii) three (3) one-year option terms for the total three (3) option years' contract amount of $5,225,339. The contract is to provide summer youth employment program services.
The Board further recommends the Operating Chairman approve each CHA request to exercise the three (3) option year terms awarded under the contract and re-allocate the contract values over the option year terms, as necessary.
The total contract amount for the base term and three (3) option terms is below.
Recommended Contractor
After School Matters
Total: $8,575,415
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 Youth Academic Support and Career Development program ("Learn and Earn") is one of CHA's paid summer opportunities for CHA youth and provides access to meals, books, positive adult mentors, meaningful academic support and career development, and a sense of safety during the summer. The two (2) main goals of the program are: (i) to mitigate learning loss that occurs over the summer months which is more pronounced for youth from low-income families; and (ii) to introduce our young residents to a variety of career possibilities so they may begin to explore options as they transition to high school and start preparing for co...
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