Micro-Communities Representative Payee Service

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response seeks a qualified contractor to act as the Representative Payee for up to 140 seniors residing in micro‑community housing. The contractor will manage Social Security/SSI benefits, collect the city‑defined program fee, and optionally administer remaining funds for basic needs, all in compliance with SSA regulations. The service is funded by the city with a ceiling of $120 K per year and must be delivered at no cost to participants. • Serve as liaison with the Social Security Administration to obtain and maintain Rep‑Payee status. • Design and operate a secure payment‑collection system for the micro‑community program fee. • Provide optional fund‑management assistance for beneficiaries, maintain rigorous accounting, and submit annual SSA reports. • Conduct regular outreach with participants and handle termination of services when residents leave the program.