# Washington County Opengov #2026.084-RFP

Operator and supportive services for Washington County’s 60-unit Hillsboro Bridge Shelter

**Posted:** September 04, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026.084-RFP
**NAICS:** 624221, 624229

Washington County, Oregon is seeking one qualified operator for the Hillsboro Bridge Shelter, a 60-unit non-congregate shelter for adult-only households.
- **Government buyer:** Washington County, Oregon — Department of Housing Services (DHS).
- **Opportunity:** One contract for an operator or project team to run the shelter and provide supportive services for up to 60 households experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers or specific service vendors are named. The operator must meet the County’s stated RFPQ qualification requirements; services may be delivered with service-provider partners.
- **Required services:** Continuous 24/7 shelter access, supervision, security, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, housing-focused case management and navigation, Community Connect assessments and referrals, benefits support, housing plans, and HMIS documentation.
  - Provide three meals daily plus snacks; access to laundry, bathrooms, showers, and phones; and transportation to critical medical and housing appointments.
  - Manage facility cleanliness, utilities, maintenance, minor repairs, inspections, and coordination with the County, service partners, and neighbors.
- **Notable requirements:** Use low-barrier, Housing First, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction approaches; provide culturally and linguistically accessible services, including English and Spanish materials and additional translation as needed; maintain staffing for continuous operations. Smoking is prohibited on the property.
- **Facility and capacity:** Former motel with private bathrooms, laundry facilities, two fully ADA-compliant rooms, and access to public transportation and community resources.
- **Budget basis:** The County’s shelter rate is $99 per unit per day. At 60 units, that equates to an estimated $2.17 million per year and about $10.84 million over five years at full capacity.
- **Period:** Operations are anticipated to begin in early 2027, with possible ramp-up beforehand. The initial term is one year, with renewal options for a total term of up to five years; the County intends to operate the shelter for at least two years and provide at least six months’ notice before changes.

### Description

Washington County seeks proposals from qualified organizations to operate the non-congregate Hillsboro Bridge Shelter for up to 60 adult-only households, including couples and individuals, experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The operator will provide 24/7 shelter operations and essential services, including supervision and security, housing-focused case management, crisis intervention, meals, housing navigation, transportation for critical appointments, and property management. The work also includes maintaining a safe and clean facility and coordinating with the County, service partners, and the surrounding community. The County intends to award one contract; proposals were due October 1, 2026.

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