CI FOR CIRCLE THE CITY FINAL.PDF

Office of Procurement Services 
GOODS AND SERVICES 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE FORM 
This form is to be used when a department believes an acquisition is considered Competition Impracticable and the 
acquisition dollar amount is above $5,000.  The Chief Procurement Officer can approve purchases up to $100,000.  Board of 
Supervisors approval is required if the acquisition is over $100,000.  This form must be submitted for approval to:  Office of 
Procurement Services | 320 W. Lincoln | Phoenix, AZ  85003. Fax number: 602.258.1573.  The signed form must be retained in 
the purchasing file. Unless approved by the Board of Supervisors in a formal agenda item or the Chief Procurement Officer in 
a formal Contract a CI form is valid from July 1 thru June 30th of each Fiscal Year.  
  
 DEPARTMENT NAME 
DEPARTMENT RX#
PROPOSED CONTRACT VENDOR 
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED: 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE CATEGORY (Check applicable box, attach documentation or provide explanation below.) 
Maricopa County Procurement Code MC1-351 states:   “Competition Impracticable” means an acquisition where, competition is 
impractical because of standardization, warranty, or other factors as approved by the Board of Supervisors. 
  
 NOTE:  The following are unlikely to be sufficient Competition Impracticable justifications: 
• Personal or department preference for a product or vendor  
• Department perception that the vendor is the best qualified (this should be determined through a competitive process) 
• Lack of department planning resulting in limited time to conduct a competitive procurement  
• Special incentive or deal offered (can be assessed in open and competitive solicitation)  
• Department convenience
Human Services 
Grant specified (supporting documents attached)  
Mailing lists, subscriptions or media advertising 
Warranty voided if service provided by other contract vendor 
Other (Provide written explanation below)
Other proprietary situation  
Brand compatibility available from only one source (no other  
distributors)     
Software license renewals, additions, or upgrades available 
from only one source 
Contact Name:
Linda Ross, CEO
Fax:
LRoss@CircletheCity.org
Phone:
(602) 776-0776
Zip/Postal Code: 85013
City, State:
Phoenix AZ
Address:
300 West Clarendon Avenue, Suite 200
Company:
Circle the City
NEED IDENTIFIED Date: 6/11/2020
REQUESTED DELIVERY 
Date:
6/11/2020
QUOTED PRICE:
960,000
The estimated cost of this Procurement is:
≤ $100k
> $100k
Is this a Technology Procurement?
Yes
No
Circle the City is the desginated entity for healthcare for the homeless in Maricopa County.  They 
provide nursing services to homeless individuals that requiring medical attention. Circle the City will 
provide nursing services to individuals experiencing homelessness who are COVID-19 positive or 
symptomatic at County temporary housing facility(ies).
Accounting String:

SEARCH
A search was conducted consisting of: (check all that apply) 
RESULTS 
Describe the search from above in detail: 
PRICE  
MC1-352-B states: The Using Agency requesting a Competition Impracticable Procurement shall provide written evidence 
to support a Competition Impracticable determination containing an explanation of why the proposed procurement 
process is advantageous to the County; and the scope, duration, and estimated total dollar value of the procurement.
Price has been fairly and reasonably established by: 
Describe methodology and results (attach any written supporting data, e.g., survey or market analysis): 
Circle the City is the only organization that provides the services in the Phoenix area.
Circle the City will provide nursing services around the clock to COVID positive or symptomatic 
individuals.  The price is based on the number of clients being served, and the appropriate number of 
staff required to provide nursing services t those clients. 
Market research 
Other vendors contacted 
Public notice given, list 
Other 
no alternatives were identified 
no alternatives were deemed acceptable 
because (explain below): 
Comparison to previous comparable purchases       
from a different vendor 
  Independent estimate       
 Comparison to public sector contract pricing 
 Discount off published catalog pricing 
  Market survey 
  Other, explain: 
THIS IS A COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE PROCUREMENT BECAUSE (attach additional page if needed):
Circle the City is the only federally designated organization in the metro Phoenix area that provides 
healthcare to the homeless, which includes nursing services to homeless individuals after they have 
been discharged from medical facilities, respite services, and healthcare in lieu of hospital. They are a 
federally qualified health center to provide these services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

CERTIFICATIONS 
I certify:  
1) I recognize that the Maricopa County Procurement Code requires the use of competitive solicitations unless 
exempted by law.  I have reviewed the information and materials relevant to this procurement of goods and  services, 
and am requesting approval of an exception to the competitive process for the reasons described;  
2) the price to be paid to the proposed vendor is fair, reasonable, and provides the best value to Maricopa County; and  
3) this request for an exception to the competitive solicitation process is not the result of inadequate advance planning 
or for purposes of securing the services of a preferred vendor.
Department Head or Department Head Delegate Signature (Required)                         
Office of Procurement Services
Date
Jun 12, 2020
Signature
Printed Name
Jacqueline Edwards
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Email
Reasoning:
  Not Approved.
  Approved.  Please send a Requisition to OPS to process. 
Date
06/16/2020
Signature
Printed Name
Kevin Tyne, Director OPS
Jacqueline Edwards
Digitally signed by Jacqueline Edwards 
Date: 2020.06.12 13:05:49 -07'00'
Digitally signed by Kevin Tyne 
DN: cn=Kevin Tyne, o=Maricopa County, ou=Office of 
Procurement Services, email=kevin.tyne@maricopa.gov, c=US 
Date: 2020.06.16 11:52:28 -07'00'