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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Vendor:
1. LAF, Chicago, Illinois.
2. Respond Now, Chicago, Illinois.
3. Growing Home, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
4. Felix Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.
5. McDermott Center, d/b/a Haymarket Center, Chicago, Illinois.
6. Centers For New Horizons, Chicago, Illinois.
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Recidivism Reduction Demonstration Grants
Contract Value:
1. LAF, $200,000.00.
2. Respond Now, $200,000.00.
3. Growing Home, Inc., $200,000.00.
4. Felix Foundation, $200,000.00.
5. McDermott Center, d/b/a Haymarket Center, $200,000.00.
6. Centers For New Horizons, $199,280.00.
Contract period: 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2020
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2019 $599,640.00, FY 2020 $599,640.00
Accounts: 499-521313 Special or Cooperative Programs
Contract Number(s):
1. LAF 1853-17193A
2. Respond Now 1853-17193B
3. Growing Home, Inc. 1853-17193C
4. Felix Foundation 1853-17193D
5. McDermott Center, d/b/a Haymarket Center 1853-17193E
6. Centers For New Horizons 1853-17193F
Concurrences:
The contract-specific goal set on these contracts was zero.
The Interim Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary:
The Justice Advisory Council is requesting authorization for the Interim Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contracts with six (6) community-based organizations. These contracts will provide Recidivism Reduction Demonstration programs.
LAF will provide an attorney and create a position to supervise a permanent help desk at the Juvenile Courthouse. The program begins with staffing model that currently provides 60% of expungements that actually occur in Cook County.
Respond Now will provide a rapid housing program. 70 clients over two years will be placed in motel rooms, proceed to temporary housing and then to supportive housing as they are stabilized and slots become available. Su...
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