Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: August 20, 2026
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 Agreement Y27-2206, Homeless Outreach and Prevention Services for the Mental Health and Homelessness Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Agreement Y27-2206, Homeless Outreach and Prevention Services, with Samaritan Resource Center, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $1,400,000 for a one-year term. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to renew this 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 crisis assistance and stabilization services through bridge housing, financial assistance, community outreach efforts, and targeted supportive services, to Orange County individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Additionally, in response to House Bill 1365 and Orange County’s Anti-Camping Ordinance, the Mayor committed additional County funding to expand homeless services and outreach efforts. The performance period will be October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2501-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Mental Health and Homelessness Division concurs with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part I, 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 the historical context of this contract, the vendor’s demonstrated ability to provide the required services, the resources necessary to achieve the desired outcomes, ...
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