CDBG Navigation Program

The City of Mesa awarded a fixed‑price contract for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Navigation Program to a single vendor, Phoenix Gospel Mission Inc. The program provides comprehensive homeless outreach and navigation services, including distribution of supplies, transportation assistance, benefit enrollment, case management, and data tracking via HMIS. Funding is provided through CDBG, with a structured pricing sheet required for submission. The contract includes a base three‑year term with an optional two‑year extension contingent on fund availability, and the City may modify the budget and statement of work during the award period. Evaluation emphasized qualifications, proposed approach, and price, with price accounting for 20 % of the total score. • Scope: 7‑day‑a‑week homeless outreach, resource referral, transportation, benefit enrollment, legal assistance, and data reporting. • Funding: CDBG‑eligible services; initial 9‑month budget $311,398, followed by $415,198 per subsequent year. • Term: 3‑year base period, renewable up to 2 additional years; optional month‑to‑month extension up to 6 months. • Evaluation: 30 % qualifications, 50 % approach, 20 % price; mandatory compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Vendor: Phoenix Gospel Mission Inc. (sole awardee).