Single Adults Interim Shelter

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is seeking a qualified provider to operate a 24‑hour, 112‑bed “Single Adults Interim Shelter” using a Housing‑First, low‑barrier model. The contractor will be responsible for full shelter operations, case management, housing placement services, security, emergency preparedness, data reporting into HMIS, and community engagement. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with up to four optional one‑year extensions (potential total of five years). Key deliverables include staffing plans, security and emergency‑preparedness plans, HMIS data entry procedures, and a community‑engagement “good‑neighbour” plan within the first 90 days. Compliance with HUD Section 3 outreach, SDHC Universal Shelter policies, and extensive reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) is mandatory. • Operate a 24/7, 112‑bed shelter under a Housing‑First, trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction approach. • Provide case management, housing‑plan development, coordination with the Coordinated Entry System, and rapid‑resolution services. • Deliver required amenities (meals, showers, laundry, storage, communications) and maintain security, emergency‑preparedness, and HMIS reporting. • Submit detailed staffing, security, emergency, and community‑engagement plans within 90 days of contract start. • Meet HUD Section 3 outreach, labor‑hour benchmarks, and ongoing reporting (monthly vendor payments, workforce demographics, performance metrics).