Core_Service_Agencies_-_Center_on_Homelessness_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf

County of San Mateo

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Core Service Agencies -

Center on Homelessness

Human Services Agency - Collaborative Community

Outcomes

RFP No. 2025-RFP-COH-00379

RFP Contact: Sherman Gee sgee@smcgov.org

1. Introduction and Schedule

The County of San Mateo (the “County” or “SMC”) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 mi and is home to nearly 800,000 residents and 20 incorporated cities. The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education and transportation. The

County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community.

1.1. Summary

HSA is seeking proposals from qualified agencies that can provide emergency and safety net services

(Core Services) and participate in the County’s Core Service Network as Core Service Agencies. Core

Service Agencies will provide County residents with emergency and safety net services to meet their immediate and basic needs. Services include providing emergency food and referrals to ongoing food resources, providing housing information and support services, referrals to homelessness prevention services, serving as an access point for homeless services via the Coordinated Entry System, and providing information and referrals to meet other immediate and basic needs.

See attachments for RFP and corresponding documents

1.2. Background

The funding amount for each Core Service Agency service area is listed below and is subject to change during contract negotiations and based on available funding. The annual funding amount for each service area has been calculated using a formula that is rooted in the number of households served within that service area within a specified timeframe. These funding amounts are as follows:

Service Area Estimated Funding Amount for Each Fiscal

Year

1 El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Montara, and Moss Beach Up to $377,494/year

2 Broadmoor, Colma, and Daly City Up to $800,825/year

3 Atherton, North Fair Oaks, Portola Valley, Redwood City (including Redwood Shores), and Woodside

Up to $487,803/year

4 Pacifica Up to $347,256/year

5 La Honda, Loma Mar, Pescadero, and San Gregorio Up to $233,127/year

6 Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, and San Mateo

Up to $1,125,762/year

7 East Palo Alto and Menlo Park Up to $199,425/year

8 Brisbane, San Bruno, and South San Francisco Up to $567,801/year

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The planned funding source for these services is County general funds. There may be different funding sources used, and the Contractor will be notified of each funding source and any applicable requirements.

The County may make additional/future awards for any of the services listed under this RFP on an as-needed basis and if funding is available. Proposers scoring above 75% on the evaluation criteria may be eligible for future awards. Any additional awards made will adhere to the terms set forth in this RFP.

1.3. Contact Information

Project Contact:

Chris Ratana Human Services Analyst Email: cratana@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 802-7618

Procurement Contact:

Sherman Gee Contracts Administrator Email: sgee@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 802-6588

Department:

Human Services Agency - Collaborative Community Outcomes

Department Head:

Claire Cunningham Director

1.4. Timeline

RFP Released January 24, 2025

Deadline for Questions, Comments and

Contract Exceptions

February 18, 2025, 11:59pm

Proposal Due Date and Time February 24, 2025, 11:59pm mailto:cratana@smcgov.org tel:(650)802-7618 mailto:sgee@smcgov.org tel:(650)802-6588