Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Focus Strategies for Technical Assistance with Homeless Services and Continuum of Care
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Focus Strategies, for technical assistance and consultation services to add $80,000 in funds for a revised total amount not to exceed $825,677.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency (HSA), in close collaboration with the County Executive's Office and community partners, coordinates the homeless crisis response system, which includes a broad spectrum of homeless services, including homelessness prevention, shelter services, and rapid rehousing programs. HSA is designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Continuum of Care (CoC) Lead Agency. As the CoC Lead Agency, HSA ensures compliance with HUD homeless system requirements, completes required federal reporting, coordinates the biennial One-Day Homeless Count, and prepares CoC funding applications.
In March 2024, HSA issued a request for proposals (RFP) for providers of technical assistance. Focus Strategies was selected as the provider that best meets the needs of the County for CoC compliance, system planning, and reporting.
On June 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 080528, a contract was executed with Focus Strategies to provide technical assistance services in the amount of $745,677 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
Focus Strategies is a consulting firm which provides technical assistance and consultation to the CoC staff and committees to support CoC planning and strategy development, performance and progress monitoring, and compliance with regulations, laws, and notices. Focus Strategies also completes detailed components of applications for Continuum o...
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