DATE:
September 9, 2025
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATOR FOR HOMELESS HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH HIGH NEEDS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On August 31, 2021 (8), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the competitive solicitation of a homeless housing and support administrator to provide administration of housing subsidies and services and payment of housing related expenses for eligible program participants. Subsequently, the County of San Diego (County) established a contract in 2022 to administer these services, along with the provision of housing related supports. These housing supports are determined based on the participants level of need, and may include housing navigation, housing specific case management services, landlord and tenant supports, and other housing assistance.
The current homeless housing and support administrator contract (567272) was designed with the ability to be expanded to provide fiscal administration and housing support to various programs, as needed, to serve people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The programs included are the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), and Shallow Rent Subsidy Program (SRSP). HDAP offers outreach, housing related financial assistance and supportive services, and benefits advocacy for people with disabilities applying for public benefits, primarily Social Security Income. On September 27, 2022 (25), the Board approved the implementation of the Pilot SRSP. Subsidy payments for two rounds of SRSP have been administered through this contract and have provided housing stability for rent-burdened seniors at-risk of homelessness. The current contract that administers both HDAP and SRSP is set to end in July 2026.
Today's action requests the Board authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Cont...
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