Austin Afo #RFP 4710 PAT3020REBID

City of Austin Solicits Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Support Services for Homelessness Response

This opportunity from the City of Austin seeks qualified providers to deliver Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Support Services for individuals and households experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Homeless Strategy Office and Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations - Scope of Services: - Intensive case management and supportive services for individuals and households experiencing homelessness - Services include: - Case management - Outreach and housing navigation - Employment assistance - Peer support - Mental health and substance use services - Short-term rental assistance and other direct client support - Providers must coordinate with community partners and utilize the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administered by the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) - High data quality standards and monthly reporting are required - Compliance with HUD-mandated reporting, City non-discrimination and fair housing policies, and Texas state laws (including HIPAA and anti-boycott provisions) - Providers must demonstrate program design, cultural competence, fiscal and administrative capacity, and cost-effectiveness - Funding & Scale: - Approximately $6.7 million available over five years - Minimum of 25 PSH units per provider - Unique Requirements: - Use of HMIS for data tracking and reporting - Providers must have housing subsidy vouchers - Strict eligibility criteria for clients (residency and income limits) - Participation in required training and data privacy compliance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a services-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - City of Austin and Travis County, Texas

Description

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Austin for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Support Services. The contract aims to serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County by providing intensive case management and supportive services in coordination with community partners. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for program design, client eligibility, data reporting, and compliance with fair housing laws. The deadline for proposal submission is June 2, 2026.

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