Mobile Hygiene Center

The County of Butte is soliciting proposals from qualified non‑profit organizations to operate a Mobile Hygiene Center that will provide free shower, laundry, hair‑care, hand‑washing, and clothing services to at least 200 unhoused or low‑income individuals in unincorporated areas of the county. The contract is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with a not‑to‑exceed budget of $280,374 over a 33‑month period. The selected vendor must manage the mobile unit, maintain records, submit regular financial and program reports, and develop community partnerships to sustain service delivery. The award is expected in late January 2027, with work commencing shortly after contract execution. • Scope: Operate a fully equipped mobile hygiene unit (showers, restrooms, laundry, hair services, hand‑washing stations, clothing closet). • Target: Minimum 200 unique beneficiaries in unincorporated Butte County. • Funding: Up to $280,374 for 33 months (approx. $8,500/month). • Deliverables: Service schedule, location plan, trauma‑informed client approach, disability accommodations, record‑keeping, monthly/quarterly reports, community partnership development. • Evaluation criteria: Reputation/experience, staff capability, understanding of deliverables, cost, organizational capacity, overall impression. • Submission deadline: November 24, 2026 5:00 PM EST; questions due November 6, 2026 5:00 PM EST.