North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA-017-23010152

Award for Emergency Shelter Operations and Services in Orange County, CA

This award supports emergency shelter operations and services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County, CA: - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, Office of Care Coordination, with procurement managed by the County Procurement Office - Vendor: - Friendship Shelter, Inc. (sole awardee) - Services Requested: - Emergency shelter operations and comprehensive support services for homeless individuals in the South Service Planning Area - Includes 24/7 shelter operations, intake and assessment, housing-focused case management, housing navigation, and access to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) - Facility accommodates up to 40 cots (currently 30 due to COVID-19 protocols) - Emphasis on rapid transition to permanent housing, trauma-informed care, and compliance with federal/state regulations - Services delivered at 20652 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Program must operate year-round, 24/7 - Detailed staffing and reporting requirements - Funded in part by federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, with federal compliance requirements - Contract includes multiple amendments for term extension and funding updates - No specific product line items or OEMs are involved; the focus is on service delivery

Description

This contract is for emergency shelter operations and services in the South Service Planning Areas of Orange County. The contract is managed by the County of Orange and awarded to Friendship Shelter. The contract duration is from October 15, 2022, to June 30, 2027, with an estimated total value of approximately $1.3 million. The services involve multiple health, medical, and research-related classifications. The procurement is conducted via a Request For Proposal (RFP) format.

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