Opportunity
Goleta Planet bids #RFP 2026-005
Goleta Seeks Consultant for Homelessness Response Coordination & Community Engagement
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2026-005
NAICS
541618
The City of Goleta is seeking a qualified consultant to provide professional services for homelessness response coordination and community engagement. - Government Buyer: - City of Goleta, Neighborhood Services & Public Safety department - Services Requested: - Homelessness Response Coordination & Community Engagement Services - Facilitation of interagency meetings and stakeholder collaboration - Community education and engagement activities - Support for implementing the City's Homelessness Strategic Plan - Reporting and performance tracking - Maintenance of a public communication office at the Goleta Train Station (27 South La Patera Lane) to ensure a steady presence and facilitate public interaction - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must maintain a physical office at the Goleta Train Station for public communication - Maximum 3% annual cost adjustment, subject to City budget approval - Contract term is three years, with details in the RFP - Proposals must demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to support the City's homelessness goals - No specific products or OEMs are requested; this is a professional services opportunity - Prospective bidders include: Allied Solutions, Eight LLC, Floral Park Consulting LLC, Focus Strategies, LeSar Development Consultants, and Partners for Community Impact
Description
The City of Goleta is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide coordination, facilitation, and community engagement services to support efforts addressing homelessness. The selected consultant will coordinate interagency responses, facilitate stakeholder communication, support implementation of homelessness goals, and provide community education and engagement. Additionally, the consultant will maintain a public communication office at the Goleta Train Station. The project is scheduled to start in July 2026, and the full scope of work is detailed in the attached RFP document.