RFP #COARC-0018 - Develop and Operate Homeless Emergency Crisis Stabilization Housing/Navigation Center

The County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) – Continuum of Care Division, is seeking proposals to identify one entity to: Develop and operate a housing navigation center that will contain crisis stabilization beds, and onsite supportive services for residents. The purpose of this RFP is to create a seamless system of homeless services; therefore, interested bidders must respond to both components of the RFP. The County is open and willing to consider proposals that reimagine homeless crisis stabilization housing to homeless. The County seeks emphasis on housing placement and innovative supportive services to help homeless individuals get the assistance they need to successfully transition them away from homelessness. In addition, the County seeks a high level of engagement with city and county outreach teams to help build relationships and engagement within the homeless community to better understand long-term needs. According to the 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count, the San Jacinto Valley- inclusive of the City of San Jacinto, the City of Hemet, and the surrounding Riverside County Unincorporated areas- is home to 395 unsheltered homeless persons. This proposal seeks to build 30-60 new beds by December 31, 2024. Operations will be continued until June 30,