Richmond Planet bids #144521

Richmond Seeks Vendor to Establish and Operate Homeless Day Center

The City of Richmond Community Development Department is seeking qualified vendors to establish and operate a Homeless Day Center for unhoused residents in Richmond, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond, Community Development Department, Housing Division - Scope of Services: - Identify, establish, and operate a Homeless Day Center serving approximately 30-50 individuals daily - Center must operate at least five days per week, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Provide a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment - Required services include: - Access to hygiene facilities (showers, restrooms) - Nutritious meals - Case management and housing navigation - Employment assistance - Healthcare referrals and coordination - Peer support and other supportive services - Serve as a coordinated access point in alignment with city, county, and community-based outreach - May include limited capital improvements necessary for program operations - Vendor Requirements: - Demonstrated experience operating similar programs for unhoused populations - Proven ability to manage public funding and coordinate with public agencies and community organizations - Funding & Term: - Initial contract term of one year, with up to two one-year extensions based on performance and funding - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; focus is on service provision and program management

Description

The City of Richmond is seeking qualified vendors to identify, establish, and operate a Homeless Day Center providing supportive services to unhoused residents. The Day Center will operate at least five days per week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a safe and welcoming environment for rest, access to basic necessities, information, referrals, and assistance with employment, healthcare, housing, and peer support. The center is designed as a low-barrier service environment promoting dignity, accessibility, engagement, and trust. Proposals may include service delivery, operations, programming, and limited capital improvements necessary for program functionality.

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