Cost Proposal Template~4.xlsx

This is a Cost Proposal Template for the City of Long Beach's Interim Housing (Motel Based) Operation & Supportive Services program, designed to support participants experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Applicants must submit cost narratives aligned with the Eligible Cost Matrix specified in RFP Section 2.6.3 using the approved template. The program requires contractors to maintain a staffing ratio of one staff member for every twenty-five participants to ensure optimal service delivery. The template provides line-item categories for Operations, Supportive Services, Participant Financial Assistance, Subcontractor costs, and Administrative expenses, with all yellow-highlighted line items requiring applicants to insert proposal information within existing categories.

The maximum cost proposal cannot exceed $1,188,997.48. Eligible funding may support operations and supportive services necessary for program implementation, including insurance, security, equipment rentals, maintenance and repair, materials and supplies, snack services, staff training, and staff transportation under Operations. The Supportive Services category must include case management and supervisory staff required for program implementation, along with fringe benefits. Contractors may include optional leveraged funds in the budget proposal. Administrative costs are capped at 10 percent of total expenses. Participant Financial Assistance is available for transportation costs. The template requires applicants to specify agency name, program type, contract period, quantities, rates, annual budgets, and leveraged fund sources for each line item.