Description
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified nonprofit (or other eligible entity) to operate a 24/7 emergency shelter at 816 Cacique Street. The provider must manage up to 100 beds (with surge capacity of 50 extra beds), deliver three meals daily, and furnish on‑site supportive services such as case management, health‑care linkages, legal assistance, and transportation coordination. A designated Project Manager must oversee all operations, reporting, and invoicing. The contract is a three‑year firm‑fixed‑price award beginning July 1 2026, with the possibility of two one‑year extensions. Proposals are submitted electronically via PlanetBids, with a Q&A deadline of April 6 2026 and a hard submission deadline of April 21 2026. The City will evaluate experience, staffing, service approach, financial plan, data/reporting capability, and collaboration.