End Homelessness California dba The Shower of Hope
Jovenes, Inc.
Los Angeles Room and Board
Optimist Boys’ Home and Ranch, Inc.
Seed House Project
Description
The Los Angeles Community College District is seeking providers to deliver short‑term (≤ 2 years) emergency student housing and comprehensive wrap‑around support services for students at risk of homelessness. The solicitation creates a qualified pool of vendors; each selected vendor may receive a one‑year professional‑services agreement with up to four optional one‑year renewals, for a possible five‑year total term. No fixed contract ceiling is set; vendors submit per‑bed cost proposals, and the lowest‑price offer receives maximum points in the evaluation.
• Core services: safe housing with individual beds, Wi‑Fi, laundry, restroom/shower, and security; plus mental‑health counseling, transition assistance, tutoring, financial‑literacy and job‑search support.
• Minimum qualifications: at least one year of experience serving homeless or housing‑insecure college students, capacity for ≥ 20 students per semester, required insurance limits, California business license, and no debarment.
• Procurement timeline: questions due March 11 2025, proposals due March 21 2025, intent‑to‑award April 17 2025, Board approval May 7 2025; contracts become effective after Board approval.