To solicit bids for two passenger vans from available CSBG grant funds
Submitted for:
Maricela Benavides
Submitted By:
Maricela Benavides
Department:
Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for Webb County Community Action Agency Program Year 2019 Community Social Services Block Grant (CSBG) for two passenger vans. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is complaint with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. There will be no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Interim Executive Director; Grant Account #2368-5170-521-470000]
Issue: To solicit bids for two passenger vans.
Solution: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has approved to solicit bids for two passengers vans from available CSBG grant funds.
Result: The two passenger vans will allow CAA staff to conduct home visits to obtain applications, signature or required documentation from home bound clients. Vehicles will also be used to deliver food boxes and visit the rural areas of Mirando, Oilton and Bruni.