DATE:
December 10, 2024
12
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSIONS WITH ARBOR E&T DBA EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE REGIONAL HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND MCALISTER INSTITUTE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER PROGRAM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On November 2, 2021 (4), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) implemented and approved the County of San Diego (County) Framework for Ending Homelessness (Framework), which created a unified strategic approach to support the coordination of homeless services in San Diego County.
On January 27, 2016 (HA01), the Board approved the Inclement Weather Program (IWP), which would temporarily house unsheltered homeless individuals and families in response to high-risk inclement weather events. Subsequently, on May 19, 2020 (17), the Board approved the Regional Homeless Assistance Program (RHAP), an emergency housing program that supports people experiencing homelessness in the unincorporated communities by using local hotels and motels as emergency housing options coupled with case management, and housing navigation with the goal of connecting people to more permanent housing solutions. In addition, on February 8, 2022 (14), the Board approved the Compassionate Emergency Solutions and Pathways to Housing, which includes leveraging RHAP as an emergency housing option. Both IWP and RHAP are the critical components within the Framework. On February 27, 2024 (11), the Board approved the ongoing operational costs of RHAP through Fiscal Year 2025-26. Most recently, on March 12, 2024 (19), the Board authorized a new competitive solicitation of RHAP, which also includes the IWP component.
Today's action requests the Board authorize an extension of the current RHAP contract and the IWP contract terms through June 30, 2025, to allow for the competitive solicitation process to be completed. This extension will ensure that American Rescue Plan Act funding is obligated timely and will sustain cor...
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