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Lake County Seeks Provider for Dignity Bus Warming Shelter Program for Unhoused Individuals

Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC), under Lake County Behavioral Health Services, is seeking proposals for the administration and operation of a Dignity Bus Warming Shelter Program for unhoused individuals in Lake County, California. - Government Buyer: - Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC), part of Lake County Behavioral Health Services - Program Overview: - Operation and management of a sleeper bus model warming shelter with up to 20 beds - Funded by up to $200,000 from the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 4 (ERF4) grant - Aims to provide immediate, temporary shelter and transition individuals to permanent housing - Services Requested: - Operation of a 20-bed Dignity Bus providing safe overnight shelter - Essential services: restroom and washing facilities, laundry, food resources, pet safe space, sanitation - Enhanced case management, healthcare, housing navigation, referrals, financial improvement services - Program management: safety, security, insurance, hygiene, and data entry - Requirements: - Must align with Housing First principles - Participation in the local Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) - Compliance with federal and state requirements - Eligible applicants: local government units, registered 501(c)(3) non-profits, and tribal entities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term runs through June 30, 2027, contingent on continued state grant funding

Description

The Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) announces the availability of up to $200,000 through the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 4 (ERF4) grant program from the State of California. The funding is intended to support the Dignity Bus Warming Shelter Program, which provides a warming shelter for unhoused individuals. The program aims to offer immediate and temporary housing opportunities and support the transition of unhoused individuals to shelter and permanent, stable housing. The contract term is through June 30, 2027, contingent on state grant funding.

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