Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson | City of Austin website
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson | City of Austin website
The City of Austin (COA) Homeless Strategy Office has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Housing Crisis Referral and Information Services. The RFP, labeled HSO 2024-001, is aimed at qualified social service providers with experience in assisting individuals and households experiencing homelessness.
According to the RFP details, questions regarding the proposal are to be submitted by May 15, 2024, and the proposal itself is due on May 22, 2024. The anticipated start date for contracts resulting from the RFP is August 1, 2024. Interested parties are urged to direct any inquiries to Natasha Ponczek Shoemake, Business Process Consultant at the Homeless Strategy Division.
The RFP also includes optional pre-bid meeting dates for interested parties to gather more information and clarification. One such meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024, with registration required through Eventbrite. Additionally, office hours focusing on different aspects of the RFP process will be held on May 2 and May 16, 2024.
Interested offerors are required to complete several initial steps, including registration in the Partnergrants system and submission of an Intent to Apply form for each proposal by the specified deadline.
Documents related to the RFP, such as the Offer Sheet, RFP Proposal, Program Budget and Funding Summary, and others, are available for review on the official RFP webpage.
In summary, the City of Austin is actively seeking proposals from social service providers to enhance digital housing crisis referral and information services for individuals and households facing homelessness. The deadline for submission is May 22, 2024, with contracts expected to commence on August 1, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the RFP process through the outlined procedures and requirements.
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