Item 17 - Food Distribution/Supply Programs

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GENERAL 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 Santa Ana city council approved the use of the first portion of money on July 20, 2021. The City is issuing a request for proposals to award up to $1,000,000 (minimum: $50,000/maximum $250,000) in federal grant funds to qualified non-profit organizations that have the expertise and experience in providing food supply and/or food distribution programs in the city of Santa Ana. This is a reimbursement chant opportunity. Organizations awarded grants will need to expend funds in qualified, eligible categories and then request reimbursement from the city with appropriate documentation of expenses. Request for proposal timeline (subject to change at the discretion of the city): RFP Release: Friday, January 14, 2022 Pre -Proposal Zoom Meeting: Monday, January 31, 2022 10:00 AM PST Please See Below For Zoom Meeting Information Deadline for Requests for Information Proposal Due: Projected Award: Projected Agreement Start Date: Projected Agreement End Date Wednesday, February 2, 2022 5:00 PM PST Monday, February 7, 2022 5:00 PM PST Tuesday, March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022 February 29, 2024 The City has established a proposal review committee to evaluate proposers based on the response to the RFP, which includes adherence to outlined directions and format, and the city evaluation criteria set forth below. The results from the evaluation committee will be provided to the executive director and/or city manager for final consideration for recommendation to the city council for awarding a grant. City of Santa Ana RFP 22-009A Page 4