Homeless Shelter Services

The City of Peoria, Arizona, has awarded a contract to Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) to provide homeless shelter services. The contract includes the reservation of seven shelter beds per day for City of Peoria staff and associated nonprofits, with a reservation rate of $21 per shelter bed per day and a utilization rate of $30 per shelter bed per day. The contract also includes case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and basic needs services. The total value of the contract is $79,200, and the contract period is from November 1, 2019, to June 30, 2025. • The contract includes a stabilization period of three days, during which the City of Peoria will pay for the shelter services at the utilization rate. • The contract also includes a provision for CASS to continue to maintain the seven shelter bed reservation through the end of the contract period if the total City of Peoria funds are expended prior to the deadline. • The contract is renewable, and the City of Peoria may extend the contract beyond the initial term. • The contract includes a provision for CASS to provide services to individuals identified by City of Peoria staff and associated nonprofits. • The contract includes a provision for CASS to work with the City of Peoria and associated nonprofits to ensure that individuals in need of shelter services are safely sheltered.