Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: July 30, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Isabelle Klier-Graham, Manager, Mental Health & Homelessness Division
PHONE: 407-836-3187
SUBJECT: Award of Contract Y27-2201, Shelter and Stability Program
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Award of Contract Y27-2201, Shelter and Stability Program, with Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc., in the estimated contract award amount of $522,613.98 for a one-year term. Further request authorization to renew the contract for four additional one-year terms. ([Community and Family Services Department Mental Health and Homelessness Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide shelter and stability components to individuals and families experiencing homelessness while delivering housing-focused case management designed to promote rapid stabilization and transition to permanent housing. The contract term will be October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2504-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Mental Health and Homelessness Division concurs with this recommendation.
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 non-profit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
The Coalition for the Homelessness of Central Florida, Inc., (Coalition) a non-for-profit corporation, is the largest provider of homeless sheltering services in the Central Florida area. The County has partnered with the Coalition since 2017. They are the current provider for these types of services under Y22-2000 and have performed satisfactorily.
On average 1,400 individuals/households enter the Coalition shelter annually, of which services will be provided from staff supported under this cont...
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