County of Ventura Bonfire #RFP 6263

Ventura County RAIN Bridge Housing and Support Services for Families

Ventura County seeks one provider to operate scattered-site bridge housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness. - Government buyer: County of Ventura, Human Services Agency (HSA), Homeless Services Program (HSP); the General Services Agency (GSA) is also identified in the solicitation. - Opportunity: RAIN Bridge Housing Program for families with minor children experiencing literal homelessness. - Services requested: Provide non-congregate emergency housing at scattered sites, property management, liaison with property owners, care management, and general support services. Coordinate with HSP’s intensive case management and supportive services to help families move toward permanent housing. - Expected service capacity: Accommodate ten families at a time and serve an estimated 15–20 families annually. Families are generally expected to stay six to twelve months. - Notable requirements and approaches: Relevant experience in emergency or permanent housing, supportive services, and/or property management for people experiencing or recently exiting homelessness. Services should use Housing First, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based approaches and involve collaboration with HSP and other service entities. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named; this is a services opportunity. - Submission materials: The solicitation calls for an executive summary cover letter, completed offeror and program questionnaires, a line-item budget, financial information, a W-9, insurance documents, and required certifications.

Description

The County of Ventura seeks one vendor to provide RAIN Bridge Housing Program services for families with minor children experiencing literal homelessness. The program provides scattered-site, non-congregate emergency housing for six to twelve months, alongside intensive case management and supportive services intended to help families transition to permanent housing. The contractor will act as property manager and liaison with property owners, and provide general support services in coordination with the County’s Human Services Agency. Expected capacity is ten families at a time, with an estimated 15–20 families served annually.

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