SLCo MAY17012026 Homeless Services System Components for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - RFA

Salt Lake County is soliciting applications through a Request for Application (RFA) for homeless services system components serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The procurement seeks qualified organizations currently providing services to connect individuals with the homeless services system, with a specific focus on supporting coordinated entry efforts. Critical components include transportation, outreach, and coordinated intake, with priority given to projects serving unsheltered homeless populations. Applicants must submit their proposals electronically to Brooke Lockyer by December 4, 2025, at 5:00 pm MST, with a committee meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, and contract award anticipated on December 15, 2025. The evaluation process will use a 1 to 5 scoring scale across four key criteria: existing efforts to connect individuals with resources (40%), ability to address priority coordinated entry activities (30%), capacity to serve unsheltered homeless individuals (20%), and alignment with the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness strategic plan (10%).

The RFA does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but does provide some procedural considerations for returning organizations that received 2024 funding, who may submit a shortened application. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability insurance with defined minimum coverage amounts. Salt Lake County will provide approximately $400,000 in total funding, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $275,000, potentially distributed to one or more successful organizations. The contract will be negotiated and executed in 2025, with all awarded funds required to be spent by December 31, 2026. Quarterly reports will be mandatory for funded organizations, ensuring accountability and progress tracking throughout the contract period. Interested organizations must submit their applications in Microsoft Word or PDF format, accompanied by a completed organization cover sheet and questionnaire.