Bakersfield Planet bids #141952

Bakersfield Solicits Intensive Case Management Services for Justice-Impacted Homeless Population

The City of Bakersfield is seeking qualified organizations to deliver intensive case management services for justice-impacted, chronically homeless individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders under the Community Vitality Unit's Proposition 47 Cohort 4 Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Bakersfield, City Manager's Office - Scope of Services: - Intensive, high-touch, field-based case management for chronically homeless individuals with justice involvement - Emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and Housing First approaches - Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized care plans, housing navigation, crisis intervention, coordination with law enforcement and community partners, client incentives, and ongoing monitoring - Funding & Contract Value: - Anticipated total award of approximately $630,000 - Period of Performance: - Service delivery expected from July 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, with administrative closeout through June 30, 2028 - Includes a two-week transition period for onboarding and coordination - Notable Requirements: - Strict electronic proposal submission via PlanetBids portal - Compliance with detailed proposal, insurance, and indemnification requirements - No specific OEMs, hardware, or product part numbers are required; focus is on professional services - Place of Performance: - City of Bakersfield City Manager's Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Fifth Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Description

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to provide targeted, high-touch, intensive case management services to justice impacted, chronically homeless individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring issues. This is part of the Community Vitality Units Proposition 47 Grant Program-Homeless Services and Prevention Initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen supportive services for the target population and reduce homelessness by offering comprehensive, individualized support to help individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by 1:00 PM on May 26, 2026.

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