Santa Clara County Biddingo #RFP-BHS-FY26-0513

Santa Clara County Seeks Proposals for Habitability Improvements in Unlicensed Independent Living Homes

The County of Santa Clara Health System Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) is seeking proposals for the Independent Living Home (ILH) Habitability Improvements Project to enhance unlicensed independent living homes for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) experiencing homelessness. - Government Buyer: - County of Santa Clara Health System, Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) - Funding & Awards: - $2,000,000 in total one-time funding - Forgivable loans from $10,000 to $500,000 per property - Multiple awards possible; rolling submissions until funds are exhausted - Products & Services Requested: - Minor construction and rehabilitation improvements to unlicensed independent living homes - ADA-compliant bathroom updates - Minor renovations (painting, flooring) - Appliance repairs or replacements (e.g., water heaters, air conditioning equipment) - Fire system upgrades - Bathroom and kitchen remodels - Replacement of aging furniture and mattresses - Expansion of bed capacity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Homes must serve individuals with SMI experiencing homelessness and meet HUD Housing Quality Standards - Operators/owners must grant the County first right of refusal for future vacancies - Improvements must prevent closure or increase bed capacity - Properties must remain unlicensed and operate legally - 5-year loan term with deed restrictions; compliance with inspections and reporting required for loan forgiveness - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified property owners and operators - Period of Performance: - Contract term begins upon execution and remains in effect through June 30, 2027, or until funds are exhausted - 5-year compliance period for loan forgiveness

Description

The County of Santa Clara Health System Behavioral Health Services Department seeks to award forgivable loans to qualified operators of unlicensed independent living homes serving individuals with Serious Mental Illness experiencing homelessness. The project aims to improve conditions and safety in shared independent living homes and recruit landlords to temporarily house County BHSD clients in homes meeting HUD housing quality standards. Eligible habitability improvements include ADA-compliant bathroom updates, minor renovations, appliance repairs or replacements, fire system upgrades, and other improvements to expand bed capacity. The contract term runs through June 30, 2027, allowing for completion of improvements, inspections, and loan forgiveness verification.

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