Office of Homeless Services

Buyer seeks proposals for Homeless Prevention Programs that provide financial assistance and/or housing support services. The program aims to prevent households from entering emergency shelter by providing rental assistance and housing stabilization services. Buyer's department-wide performance target is to provide Homeless Prevention assistance to at least 1500 households annually. The contract term is expected to be one year with up to four additional one-year terms.

• 4/11/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 4/17/2025 - Applicant Questions Due
• 4/22/2025 - Answers Posted
• 5/2/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/2/2025 - Applicant Selection
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Execution
• 7/1/2025 - Commencement of Work

• Experience in providing financial/rental assistance and working with landlords
• Experience in providing housing support services
• Ability to maintain criminal background checks and child abuse clearances
• Capacity to use HMIS database system

• Provide financial assistance through rental subsidies and security deposits
• Deliver housing support services for homeless prevention
• Conduct participant interviews within three business days of referral
• Enter participant data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Mediate tenant/landlord conflicts and provide conflict resolution
• Assist with housing search and relocation services
• Provide financial counseling including budgeting and money management
• Connect participants to community resources and support services
• Calculate participants' rental contribution based on income
• Inspect housing units using HUD standards