Item 17 - Food Distribution/Supply Programs

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City Manager Office www.santa-ana.org/cm Item # 17 or City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report March 1, 2022 TOPIC: Food Distribution/Supply Programs AGENDA TITLE: Approve Agreements with Delhi Center, Elks Building Association of Santa Ana, United Across Borders Foundation, Latino Health Access, and OneOC for Food Distribution/Supply Programs for a One -Year Term in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $900,000 (Revive Santa Ana Program) RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Delhi Center, Elks Building Association of Santa Ana, United Across Borders Foundation, Latino Health Access, and OneOC to operate food distribution and food supply programs for a one-year term beginning March 1, 2022 and expiring February 28, 2023, in a total shared aggregate amount not to exceed $900,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Revive Santa Ana is a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic recovery initiative designed to deliver both short-term and long-term health, financial, educational and other support to the Santa Ana community. It is funded by a federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation of $128.3 million, additional housing funding of $21.5 million, and $10.6 million in federal funds from the state for emergency rental assistance. The City Council approved the use of the first portion of money on July 20, 2021. On January 14, 2022, the City Manager's Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for contractors to operate food distribution and food supply programs throughout the city. The RFP was advertised on the City's online bid management and publication system, with bids due on February 7, 2022 (Exhibit 1). Five non-profit organizations submitted proposals and all five proposals were responsive. Staff recommends awarding agreements to all five non-profit agencies as listed below (Exhibit 2-6).