South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-RFP-0131

Pasadena Seeks Nonprofit for Peer-Led Outreach Services for Homeless Individuals

The City of Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver peer-led outreach and engagement services for individuals experiencing homelessness as part of the Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is limited to nonprofit agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Peer-led outreach and engagement services - Trauma-informed, person-centered outreach for homeless individuals - Focus on individuals with complex needs: mental health, substance use, chronic medical issues, and justice system involvement - Services include connecting participants to housing, healthcare, and supportive services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multidisciplinary, field-based approach - Funded by both City of Pasadena and federal sources - Technical proposal limited to 50 pages - Compliance with insurance and federal certification requirements - Evaluation based on system requirements, experience, staffing, project design, cost, and local business preference - City may make multiple awards and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals

Description

The Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) is a multidisciplinary, field-based program designed to engage individuals experiencing homelessness who face complex barriers related to mental health conditions, substance use, chronic medical needs, and justice system involvement. PORT prioritizes low-barrier, trauma-informed, and person-centered engagement strategies to stabilize participants and connect them to housing, healthcare, and supportive services. The City of Pasadena Public Health Department seeks to contract with a qualified nonprofit agency to provide peer-led outreach and engagement services to strengthen participant engagement and continuity of care. The project is funded by the City of Pasadena and federal sources, and proposals must be submitted by June 25, 2026.

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