SHORT-TERM AND EMERGENCY STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) issued RFP 25‑03 to procure short‑term and emergency student housing services, including comprehensive wrap‑around supports such as counseling, tutoring, and job‑search assistance. The solicitation is open competition, with a proposal deadline of March 21 2025, and the district intends to award contracts to up to six qualified providers after board approval. Contracts are one‑year fixed‑term agreements with the option to renew annually for up to four additional years, allowing a maximum five‑year relationship. Vendors must meet strict qualifications (experience with homeless‑student housing, provision of individual beds with Wi‑Fi, laundry, restroom/shower, and mental‑health services) and submit a per‑bed cost proposal; the lowest‑price offer receives the highest points in the cost evaluation category. • Scope: short‑term (≤ 2 years) emergency housing plus mental‑health, academic, and employment support services. • Award: six vendors listed in the Notice of Intent to Award, pending Board of Trustees approval on May 7 2025. • Term: 1‑year base, renewable up to a total of 5 years; price validity 90 days, irrevocability period 180 days. • Evaluation: 25 pts qualifications, 20 pts approach, 20 pts management, 15 pts cost, 10 pts references, 10 pts SLEDV certification. • Key Requirements: minimum capacity 20 students/semester, California business license, required insurance, and submission of a virtual tour video.