Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Isabelle Klier-Graham, Manager, Mental Health and Homelessness Division
PHONE: 407-836-3187
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 4, Contract Y25-2221, 3 Bridges Program and Housing Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Amendment No. 4, Contract Y25-2221, 3 Bridges Program and Housing Services, with Grand Avenue Economic Community Development Corporation, in the amount of $125,000, for a revised total contract amount of $1,074,862.78. [Community and Family Services Department Mental Health and Homelessness Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This amendment will add funding to support bridge housing, short-term rapid rehousing rental assistance, case management, and supporting services to homeless individuals in Orange County who are 50 years of age or older.
The 3 Bridges Program prioritizes referrals from local law enforcement, while remaining open to other referral sources when capacity allows. Currently, Grand Avenue Economic Community Development Corporation reserves 10 units at Maxwell Terrace (3200 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808), which are available for drop-offs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With the additional funding, the program will expand to 15 units and cover the additional cost associated with the 24/7 operation expansion. This funding increase will ensure the agency has the staffing and financial resources necessary to support clients effectively and maintain daily operations, ultimately serving more individuals in crisis and strengthening pathways out of homelessness.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2501-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Mental Health and Homelessness Division concurs with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
On March 25, 2025, the Board approved Contract Y25-2221, 3 Bridges Program and Hous...
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