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Budget Amendment Ordinance No. 21BCC000092 Transferring $24,000 for Continued Housing of COVID+ Homeless Individuals
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 22, 2021
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to review and approve Budget Amendment Ordinance No. 21BCC000092 transferring $24,000 across Functional Areas to allow for continued housing of COVID+ homeless individuals.
In April 2020, near the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, the County began providing safer, non-congregate housing options for many homeless individuals in Durham, particularly those associated with Urban Ministries of Durham. As some in our homeless population began to test positive, and recognizing the need to limit further spread, the County (and community) realized that COVID+ homeless individuals needed their own, safe housing options where they could safely wait out their quarantine and be provided with some of the necessary supports (food, medical checks, etc.). In early July, the County executed a contract with Bergman Rentals (DBA Southern Repair Service) for two duplexes containing 14 beds. The initial contract expired at the end of December but was extended through the end of February to allow time for a full RFP process to be conducted.
The first RFP yielded no valid proposals, so after some discussion the County opted to re-bid the opportunity, offering some technical assistance to potential bidders. Proposals were due on Feb. 16th. This new RFP yielded one valid proposal (from the same provider who has been providing the duplexes since July 2020), which the review committee reviewed on Feb. 17th. The committee recommended negotiating with the bidder, which was done and which resulted in a number of facility improvements as well as a savings to the County of approximately $2,400 per month. Those revised terms are reflected in the attached contract. The contract runs March 1st through June 30th, the soonest that 100% FEMA reimbu...
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