The 2021 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) solicitation (RQ 7099) issued by Cuyahoga County seeks vendors to provide homelessness‑related services, including rapid rehousing, homeless‑prevention, and shelter operations, under a federal grant program. The solicitation required plan‑holder status, a non‑collusion affidavit, and optional participation in the county’s cooperative purchasing program. Addenda clarified that the shelter‑facility requirement was removed, added detailed definitions for rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services, and allowed subcontracting with prior written approval. Bids were accepted through either hard‑copy delivery or electronic submission via the county Supplier Portal, with a hard deadline of 30 August 2021 11:00 AM. No budget, award amount, or vendor name was disclosed in the provided documents.
• Scope: ESG services – rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, case management, landlord mediation, etc.
• Eligibility: Must be a “Plan Holder of Record” and submit required affidavits.
• Submission: Paper or electronic; deadline 30 Aug 2021 11 am.
• Contractual terms: Subcontracting permitted; cooperative purchasing optional; non‑collusion required.