PREPARATION OF UPDATE TO COUNTYWIDE FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a contractor to develop an update to the Countywide Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness. The plan aims to reduce homelessness in the county by 50% over five years. The contractor will work with the County and its Continuum of Care advisory body to develop the update, which will include clear goals, strategies, and timelines. The contractor will review progress in implementing the current plan, coordinate with stakeholders to assess the homeless services system, and develop a revised plan with measurable benchmarks and implementation strategies. The contractor will also make presentations of the plan to the full Homeless Services Oversight Council, the County Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholders. Key tasks include: • Reviewing and becoming familiar with the previous Five-Year Plan to End Homelessness • Coordinating with stakeholders to assess the homeless services system • Developing a revised, measurable, actionable plan for reducing homelessness • Supporting plan adoption and making presentations to stakeholders The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary services, including project management, research, and stakeholder engagement. The County is looking for a contractor with experience in developing plans to address homelessness and a strong understanding of the local context. • The contractor will be required to provide insurance coverage in the amount of $2 million for Commercial General Liability and $2 million for Professional Liability • The contractor will be required to comply with all laws and regulations governing nondiscrimination in employment • The contractor will be required to provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the County of San Luis Obispo and its employees and officers as additionally named insured