Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #2026-004-Homeless-LBFS

Pierce County seeks proposals for low-barrier emergency family shelter and housing assistance services.

Pierce County is seeking proposals to deliver low-barrier emergency shelter and housing assistance services for families with minor children experiencing homelessness. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services - Pierce County Human Services - Services Requested: - Emergency shelter operations (congregate, non-congregate, hotel/motel models) - Housing assistance to help families exit shelter and secure permanent housing - Funding Details: - Total estimated value: $2.5 million - Approximately half allocated for shelter operations, half for housing assistance - Unique Requirements: - Providers must coordinate with the Shelter Access Hub and connect participants to Coordinated Entry - Participation in the annual Point-in-Time Count is required - Providers must support inclement weather activations - Proposals should prioritize expanding shelter capacity in underserved areas outside Tacoma - Must serve households meeting HUD's definition of homelessness - Approach must be Housing First and family-centered, aligned with the Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness - Administrative costs capped at 15% of total budget - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of a low-barrier emergency shelter for families with minor children experiencing homelessness. The project aims to expand shelter capacity in underserved areas outside Tacoma and includes funding for shelter operations and housing assistance. Coordination with Pierce County Human Services and participation in system activities are required. The approach emphasizes a Housing First, family-centered model to support families in need.

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