Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: July 5, 2024
TO: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager II, Citizens' Commission for Children Division
PHONE: 407-836-6541
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y25-2014, Provision of Community Services and Facility Use
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2014, Provision of Community Services and Facility Use, with Let Your Voice be Heard, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $150,000 for a three-year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens' Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide funds for Credible Messenger - Crisis Response Programming which will serve as a violence interrupter by responding to shooting scenes, homes, and community locations to mediate active conflicts and reduce retaliation and other modes of violence from occurring. The Credible Messenger will also engage with victims, families, and/or community members to offer support and resources needed to assist with trauma and recovery following an event of violence. The performance period is upon contract execution through September 30, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2414-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services recommends this provider to receive Citizens Safety Task Force funding to provide these services. The Citizens' Commission for Children Division concurs with the funding recommendation. Let Your Voice be Heard, Inc. has not previously received funding from the Citizens' Commission for Children Division
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
Based on Citizens...
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