Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #MAY11102026

Funding for Salt Lake County homeless-services and Coordinated Entry programs

Salt Lake County is seeking applications to support existing homeless-services programs in its Coordinated Entry system. - Government buyer: Salt Lake County, Office of Homelessness and Criminal Justice Reform. - Available funding: Approximately $300,000 total; the County may make one or multiple awards. - Services sought: - Transportation and shuttles between homeless resource centers and community partners. - Coordinated intake, including referral lines, assessments, shelter-bed assignments, diversion, and alignment with Coordinated Entry policies. - Street outreach that connects people—particularly those experiencing unsheltered homelessness—to shelter or housing, basic needs, and physical or behavioral-health support. - Other priority efforts identified by the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness. - Applicant focus: Organizations should already provide relevant services and have dedicated staff and an annual funding stream. Applications should describe current services, staffing and budgets, proposed activities, expected expansion in clients served, and how County funds will be tracked and reported. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or service-provider organizations are named; the agreement template refers to an unnamed nonprofit. - Performance: The agreement describes a one-year performance period in 2027 and requires funds to be spent by the end of that year. Its template contains inconsistent term language.

Description

Salt Lake County is seeking applications from qualified organizations already providing services or resources that connect people experiencing homelessness with the homeless services system in Salt Lake County. Funding will support or enhance existing programs, including transportation or shuttles, coordinated intake, and street outreach; projects serving people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are also a priority. The County states that approximately $300,000 is available and may make one or multiple awards. Applicants must submit a program proposal and a pricing proposal by November 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.

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