2023 Tri-County Supportive Housing Services Request for Qualifications

Description

Washington County, in cooperation with Clackamas and Multnomah Counties, is requesting proposals from organizations to provide Supportive Housing Services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the tri-county metro region of Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties. (All references to Clackamas County in this solicitation include both Clackamas County and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County.)The three metro area counties are working to build a regional system of care to address and prevent homelessness through services and supports that lead to housing stability and equitable outcomes. This work will be funded through resources from the regional ballot measure that was passed by voters in May 2020 to create a tri-county Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Program.The SHS Program serves people experiencing prolonged homelessness with complex disabilities, as well as people experiencing short-term homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The program is guided by a commitment to lead with racial equity by meeting the needs of Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/e, Asians, Pacific Islanders, immigrants and refugees. All SHS services must be delivered in a manner that is culturally responsive, low barrier, and ensures equitable access and outcomes. Culturally specific programs and services are prioritized.This joint cooperative procurement seeks to qualify organizations (“Suppliers”) to contract with Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties (and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County) to provide services to support implementation of key components of the Supportive Housing Services Program, including:Outreach and engagementShelter and transitional housingConnections to stable housingSupportive housing stabilization services<div