Notice of Intent to Award and Evaluation Memorandum – RFP HE-25-615

This document package comprises a Notice of Intent to Award and supporting evaluation memorandum issued by the City of Long Beach Department of Financial Management and Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Services Bureau. The City released Request for Proposals No. HE-25-615 on October 9, 2025, seeking a contractor to provide operational and supportive services for the Interim Housing (Motel-Based) Program serving individuals and adult households experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including encampment residents. The RFP requested comprehensive services including emergency shelter, case management, and connections to permanent housing and supportive services. Two responsive proposals were received by the deadline of November 13, 2025. The City's intent to award the contract to PATH of Los Angeles, CA was issued on December 3, 2025. The award is contingent upon receipt of a signed purchase order, and work shall not commence prior to that execution.

The evaluation committee, comprising three members from the Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Services Bureau, assessed proposals using five weighted criteria: Organizational Capacity & Experience (20%), Project Design (30%), Coordination and Collaboration (30%), Budget and Cost Effectiveness (10%), and Non-Discrimination (10%). PATH received a final evaluation score of 96%, significantly outperforming the competing proposal from Encompass Housing, which scored 83%. The evaluation focused on demonstrated experience with interim housing programs, incorporation of Housing First and Trauma Informed Care principles, capacity to operate 24/7 services, collaboration capabilities with the Long Beach Continuum of Care system, cost-effectiveness, and experience serving vulnerable and diverse populations. Applicants were required to have a minimum of two years' demonstrated experience implementing interim housing programs.