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Kitsap County is seeking qualified applicants to operate a homelessness assistance program, specifically a hotel/motel voucher program funded by the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG). The program aims to reduce homelessness by providing short-term temporary shelter and intensive housing stability case management. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026. Applicants must submit a letter of intent by May 25, 2026. The anticipated funds available for the hotel/motel voucher program are $400,000. The scope of work includes operating the voucher program, providing case management, developing relationships with hotels, and coordinating with other funding sources. Up to 15% of CHG program costs can be used for administration. Proposals should detail the applicant's approach, qualifications, project management, staffing, data collection, evaluation methods, timeline, and budget. Evaluation criteria include approach, qualifications, experience, partnerships, and budget. Kitsap County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The deadline for proposal submission is June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT.
The county will make reasonable efforts to pay the contractor within thirty (30) days from the date the county receives a complete and correct invoice.
All goods and services shall be guaranteed for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the county against defects in material and workmanship.
Responses will be evaluated based on the applicants approach, plan of work, recommended schedules, and suggested responsibility assignments and staffing levels; qualifications and experience in providing the requested services; knowledge of and experience in implementing and operating homeless programs; experience and ability to form partnerships with other Kitsap agencies serving homeless clients; and budget.
Proposals should include a statement of qualification, detailing organizational experience and workload, including a detailed description of similar programs successfully undertaken and implemented, and program supervisory personnel experience.
Questions regarding this request for proposals will be accepted via email until 3:00 PM May 20, 2026.
The anticipated funds available for the CHG hotel/motel voucher programs are $400,000.