RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with Vacant Property Security in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide secure entry systems for vacant public housing units/buildings for the period January 18, 2017, to July 10, 2017. The contract will also contain four annual options to renew effective July 10th of each year. If all options to renew are accepted, the total contract would not exceed $3,847,309 and the final term would commence on July 11, 2020, and end on July 11, 2021.
BACKGROUND
When a public housing unit becomes vacant, there is usually some delay before it is re-leased. Normally this delay is short, but it could be longer, especially if the unit needs extensive repairs or if the new family needs time to move out of their existing unit. Under the RAD program, many units will remain vacant until all RAD approvals are received and they are sold. HACCC uses a mixture of plywood and metal coverings to temporarily seal vacant units. Metal coverings are used for units where break-in is a concern. Through this contract, VPS will rent metal security covers to HACCC as needed.
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