Richmond Planet bids #RFP for Establishing and Operating a Homeless Day Center for Unhoused Richmond Residents

Richmond Seeks Vendor to Establish and Operate Homeless Day Center

The City of Richmond Community Development Department, Housing Division, 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 Work: - Establish and operate a Homeless Day Center serving approximately 30-50 individuals daily - Center must operate at least five days per week, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Provide a centralized hub for supportive services, including: - Hygiene facilities (showers, restrooms) - Meals - Case management - Housing navigation - Employment assistance - Healthcare access and coordination - Peer support - Design must be low-barrier, accessible, and welcoming - Coordinate with city and county homeless response systems, outreach, and shelter providers - Submit a Neighborhood Engagement Plan to address community impacts - Vendor Requirements: - Demonstrated experience operating similar programs and managing public funding - Experience collaborating with public agencies and community organizations - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to two one-year extensions based on performance and funding - Funded by the City’s General Fund - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified organizations with relevant expertise

Description

The City of Richmond Community Development Department is seeking qualified vendors to establish and operate a Homeless Day Center for unhoused residents. The center will operate at least five days a week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can rest, access basic necessities, obtain information and referrals, and receive assistance with employment, healthcare, housing, and peer support. The center is designed as a low-barrier service environment promoting dignity, accessibility, engagement, and trust. Vendors must demonstrate experience in similar programs and coordinate with existing city and county homeless response systems.

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