Description
The City of Austin is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide low-barrier, stabilizing, and housing-focused emergency shelter services to individuals and households experiencing homelessness at the Southbridge Emergency Shelter. The shelter has 145 semi-congregate beds and is located at 2711 S. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin, TX 78741. The contract will be for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension for up to four additional 12-month periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing a range of services, including case management, housing navigation, life skills training, employment assistance, and peer support. The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining the facility and providing food, hygiene facilities, and other essential services to participants.
• The contractor must have at least two years of experience providing services to individuals or households experiencing homelessness.
• The contractor must be a non-profit organization or quasi-governmental entity able to conduct business in the State of Texas and legally contract with the City of Austin.
• The contractor must have an active Board of Directors that meets regularly and reviews program performance, financial performance, and annually approves the agency budget.
• The contractor must have the ability to meet City of Austin, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations’ standard agreement terms and conditions, which includes Social Services Insurance Requirements.
The City of Austin has allocated $4,004,900 in funding for this contract, and the contractor will be required to provide a budget and financial plan as part of their proposal. The contractor will also be required to provide quarterly reports on their progress and outcomes.