Advisory Committee on Homelessness 7.28.26

The City of Bangor's Advisory Committee on Homelessness held its second meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing on organizational matters and initial procurement activities. The committee discussed the nomination and election of chair, vice chair, and secretary positions to support the committee's work. A key procurement-related topic was the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a facilitator to assist with the committee's work, including potential drafting support for reports. The RFP was posted on July 16 and closes on July 29, with one inquiry received from a potential bidder. The committee also deliberated on public input mechanisms, including establishing a dedicated public comment meeting and an email address for community feedback, with plans for city staff to promote these outreach efforts. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation and discussion of homelessness data sources, service coordination challenges, and the roles of various city and community agencies in addressing homelessness. While no contract awards were made during the meeting, the RFP for facilitation services and budget considerations for outreach and data management were central to the discussion.