Request for Programmatic Qualifications Supportive Housing Services

Description

Washington County, in cooperation with Clackamas County, is requesting proposals from organizations to provide Supportive Housing Services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Washington and Clackamas counties. (All references to Clackamas County in this solicitation include both Clackamas County and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County.)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. SHS tax revenue is distributed by Metro to Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties to invest in local strategies to meet the needs in their communities. The three county governments work in partnership with nonprofit service providers and community-based organizations to implement a continuum of services that help people find and keep stable homes.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 center the needs of communities and populations that are disproportionately impacted by housing instability and homelessness. All SHS services are expected to be delivered in a manner that is responsive to the needs of different communities, low barrier, and ensures equal access and outcomes. Culturally specific programs and services are prioritized.This joint cooperative procurement seeks to qualify organizations (“Suppliers”) to contract with Washington 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 servicesWrap-around supp