RFP - Home Sharing Platforms for Older Individuals

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to offer funding to launch a Home-Sharing technology platform tailored to the needs of the Olympic Peninsula. Home sharing has been identified to help some older residents remain in their homes longer and mitigate the effects of social isolation because of the pandemic. Home Sharing also provides additional housing options for those seeking living accommodations in an area with limited rentals and a competitive housing market. Service needs assessments have identified Affordable Housing as one of the major barriers to aging in place on the Olympic Peninsula and reports of Social Isolation has increased by over 20% since March 2020. O3A is seeking a contractor to provide a technological platform for long-term matches (6 months or longer) of homeowners and home seekers which will unlock more affordable housing options to enable aging in place and create companionship. The major goal of this program is to enhance older adults’ ability to

age at home and to reduce social isolation. This is accomplished in multiple ways: reducing social isolation of either or both the homeowner and the home seeker; creating monthly income for the homeowner; creating a new pool of rental housing not commonly found or easily identified in existing rental markets; and ensuring that some rental agreements include services that improve the homeowner’s and/or the home seeker’s ability to live independently e.g., assistance with housekeeping, errands, transportation, etc. The pilot does not include rental subsidies. O3A’s intent is for the contractor to facilitate matches that are stable - leading to long-term relationships and rental agreements. You must completely fill out and submit ALL the following documents (Attachments). The “attachments” listed below are part of the RFP document and begin on page 14. However, please note Attachment C is an Excel Document and must be downloaded from our website at https://www.o3a.org/contracting/special-opportunities/ . Or, emailed to you directly by contacting the Sole Point of Contact. Questions on the RFP should be submitted by email to the designated point of contact, Ingrid Henden, Questions and responses will be posted below and updated as needed. The last update for Q&A responses will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022. See Attachment