City of Houston BeaconBid #NOFA-2026-0001

Houston seeks operator for Housing Navigation Center for unhoused individuals

The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is seeking a qualified nonprofit or local government entity to lease and operate the Housing Navigation Center for unhoused individuals. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of the Housing Navigation Center - Provision of temporary, semi-private accommodations for unhoused individuals - Delivery of supportive services, including: - Health care - Behavioral health services - Substance abuse rehabilitation - Housing assistance - Life skills training to support transition to permanent housing - Funding and Contract Details: - Approximately $10,500,000 in funding (CDBG-Disaster Recovery 24 and other sources) - Three-year lease and operational term - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be experienced in operating similar facilities - Must provide a comprehensive range of supportive services - Facility operation includes coordination with local service providers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity - Supporting Documents: - Application checklists, action plans, and building floor plans are included in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Housing Navigation Center facility in Houston, Texas

Description

The City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is seeking applications from qualified nonprofit organizations and local government entities to lease and operate the Housing Navigation Center for a period of 3 years. The project is supported by approximately $10,500,000 in funding from CDBG-Disaster Recovery 24 and other potential sources. The facility provides temporary semi-private accommodations and services to bridge the gap between outreach and placement in housing for unhoused individuals. The primary goal is to transition participants to housing and provide sustainable life skills.

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