Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 01/08/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B5
ACTION:  Approve a tri-party agreement with the City of Tempe, Masis Staffing, and the Tempe 
Community Action Agency that will continue the Tempe Works Program, a program that assists 
unsheltered individuals with temporary and permanent employment opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $145,824. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the General Fund, Cost Center 2944 (Tempe Works) for anticipated expenditures during 
the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s annual 
budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Award the contract.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (T26-015-01) The City established a one-year contract with four, 
one-year renewal options to expand its homelessness prevention initiative by entering into a public-
private partnership with Masis Staffing and the Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA). 
The purpose of this Agreement is to enable the City, Masis Staffing, and the Tempe Community Action 
Agency to continue a collaborative employment program within the City of Tempe. The Program is 
intended to expand access to temporary and permanent employment opportunities for eligible 
individuals, as determined by the Parties and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local 
laws. Employment may include work performed for the City, including its Public Works and Community 
Services Departments, as well as other locations throughout the City, including private employers. 
Under this three-party Agreement, Tempe Community Action Agency and the City will fund the Program, 
with Tempe Community Action Agency providing screening and participant assistance, and Masis 
Staffing facilitating employment placements. The Parties will work cooperatively to support the program, 
including application processing, job screening, initial training, provision of uniforms, supplies, and 
required safety equipment, as well as workers’ compensation and liability coverage, and other necessary 
requirements to meet the minimum qualifications for assigned positions. The Tempe Community Action 
Agency will designate a Program Coordinator to serve as a liaison and supervisor for the program, 
working directly with case managers, participants, Masis Staffing, and the City. 
The City will also provide housing subsidies and supportive services to program participants, including 
the use of funds available through the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, subject to applicable 
eligibility requirements, funding availability, and established program priorities.
ATTACHMENTS: Agreement
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Jessica Wright, Community Health Human Services Program Manager, (480) 
350-2971
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer