*Authorize Price Agreement to purchase temporary shelter operation services for amount not to exceed $50 million over five years

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: The City of Portland has an ongoing need for temporary alternative shelter operations to support the homeless population in Portland. The city has experienced an increase in people experiencing homelessness and have seen the unsheltered homeless population grow by 50 percent from 2,037 people in 2019 to 3,057 people in 2022. This increase in the unsheltered homeless population has also increased unsanctioned encampments citywide and has made it incredibly challenging to provide vital services. These temporary alternative shelters, which can include existing sites such as Safe Rest Villages, will further diversify shelter offerings available within the city. They will be in addition to congregate and motel shelters. The Contractor will operate and manage temporary alternative shelters that provide a safe and hygienic place for people experiencing homelessness to reside and connect to vital services. This work is in response to the Resolution (37595) the City Council passed on November 3, 2022 that was aimed to address the City’s housing state of emergency and better connect people experiencing homelessness to vital services. On December 20, 2022, the City advertised RFP No. 00002028 for Temporary Alternative Shelter Operators. Two (2) proposals were received and opened on January 17, 2023. Both proposals were deemed responsive to the requirements of the solicitation, evaluated, and scored by a panel of evaluators. The City issued Notice of Intent to Award a price agreement to Urban Alchemy on January 27, 2023. No protests or other public comment were received. The estimated cost for these services is $20 million, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50 million over a period of five years. Funds are available in the Office of Management and Finance Operating Budget. City Council’s authorization is needed to enter into this price agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The Chief Procurement Officer is authorized to negotiate and execute a price agreement with Urban Alchemy for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50 million, of such requirements as in Exhibit A, Price Agreement, and provided the price agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. The Mayor and City Auditor are hereby authorized to pay for the price agreement from the Office of Management and Finance Operating Budget Fund. Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay in proceeding with the solicitation may result in the City being unable to provide temporary shelter services to Portlanders experiencing homelessness; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by Council.