Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #26-002-Homeless-Prevention

Pierce County Solicits Homeless Prevention Services for At-Risk Households

• Pierce County Human Services Department is seeking proposals for homeless prevention services targeting low-income households at risk of homelessness.
• Approximately $1.1 million in funding is available for services such as:
  • Financial assistance for housing stabilization (rental, utilities, deposits, fees)
  • Housing-focused case management
  • Targeted outreach to high-risk populations (families with children, domestic violence survivors, displaced individuals, immigrants/refugees, seniors, people with disabilities)
  • Coordination with community organizations
  • Interventions to prevent displacement and rapid response to disasters or severe weather
• Contracts will be performance-based, with specific outcome targets and data quality requirements.
• The initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year extensions possible (maximum five years).
• No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation.
• Multiple providers may be selected, and funding may be distributed among them.

Description

Pierce County is soliciting proposals to provide homeless prevention services aimed at assisting low-income households experiencing housing instability to remain safely housed and avoid homelessness. The services include financial assistance for housing stabilization, outreach, case management, coordination with partner organizations, and rapid response to disasters and inclement weather. Contractors are expected to deliver housing-focused interventions that stabilize households and connect them with community resources and mainstream benefits. The project supports the County's strategic goals to prevent homelessness and expand housing stability, with approximately $1,100,000 available for funding.

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