Pierce County Opengov #26-005-Homeless-CE

Pierce County Solicits Coordinated Entry Services for Homeless Response System

Pierce County Human Services is seeking proposals for Coordinated Entry (CE) services to enhance its homeless response system. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Human Services (Tacoma, WA) - Products/Services Requested: - Coordinated Entry (CE) services, including: - CE Access: screening, diversion, prioritization interviews, and system navigation - By-name list management - Referral and matching to housing resources - Funding and Scope: - Approximately $3.6 million allocated for these services - Services must align with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidance and the County's Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on equity, accountability, and transparency in service delivery - Prioritization of assistance based on housing barriers and risk - Open to multiple providers; no specific OEMs or vendors named - No product part numbers or hardware/software items are specified, as this is a services-focused solicitation

Description

Pierce County is seeking proposals to support Coordinated Entry (CE) services aimed at streamlining access to the homeless response system. The project involves an integrated housing crisis response system (HCRS) aligned with HUD guidance, focusing on rapid response to households experiencing homelessness. Key components include CE Access (screening, diversion, prioritization, system navigation), by-name list management, and referral and matching. The goals are to promote an equitable, transparent, and accountable system, prioritize assistance based on barriers and risks, prevent homeless episodes, address needs of at-risk populations, ensure immediate needs are met, expand permanent housing options, strengthen the homeless provider workforce, and ensure access to stable housing. The estimated contract value is approximately $3.6 million.

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