Eastern Montgomery County Waste System Authority Bonfire #26-56

Legal Services for Housing and Homelessness Prevention in Montgomery County, PA

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is seeking qualified legal services providers to deliver housing-related legal assistance for residents facing homelessness or housing instability. - Government Buyer: - Montgomery County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Legal advocacy, representation, consultation, education, and other housing-focused legal services - Services include on-site legal assistance in Magisterial District Courts - Coordination with the Eviction Prevention & Intervention Coalition (EPIC) social service provider - Support for residents referred by OHCD, Your Way Home Continuum of Care, and other contracted housing/homelessness service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must collaborate with county agencies, community partners, court personnel, and housing service providers - Focus on preventing displacement, preserving tenancies, removing barriers to housing, and promoting long-term housing stability - Participation in EPIC is a key component, including court-based legal assistance and coordination with social services - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a legal services contract

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks a qualified legal services provider to deliver housing-related legal assistance to Montgomery County residents experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or facing housing instability. The provider will offer legal advocacy, representation, consultation, education, and other services to prevent displacement, preserve tenancies, remove housing barriers, and promote long-term housing stability. Services will be provided through referrals from county offices and community partners, including on-site legal assistance in Magisterial District Courts as part of the Eviction Prevention & Intervention Coalition (EPIC). The provider must collaborate with various stakeholders to help residents avoid eviction and maintain safe, stable housing.

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