File #: RS2021-787    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/18/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/2/2021 Final action: 3/2/2021
Title: A resolution approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC, for operation and management services for the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Gamble, Brandon Taylor
Attachments: 1. RS2021-787 YOI Contract
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A resolution approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC, for operation and management services for the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility.

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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.240 of the Metropolitan Code provides that "all contracts for the provision of management services for correctional facilities owned by the metropolitan government, executed on or after January 1, 2017, must be approved by resolution of the metropolitan council, duly adopted by twenty-one affirmative votes"; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County solicited offers for the operation and management of the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility pursuant to RFQ #57122; and,

WHEREAS, an intent to award has been issued to Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC for the operation and management services; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC, to provide operation and management services for the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility, attached hereto, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution approves a contract with Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC (YOI), for the operation and management of the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Facility (the "Facility"). YOI is the current operator of the facility pursuant to a 2015 five-year contract. Metro purchasing issued a request for qualifications (RFQ # 57122) for thi...

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