Project Information

Bid Title

Emergency Homeless Shelter RFP

Issuing Agency

Mariposa County

Location

California

Published Date

Jun 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Emergency Homeless Shelter RFP
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Description: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency (MCHHSA) is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) from qualified Providers to provide an emergency homeless shelter within Mariposa County. This RFP is open to public or private non-profit agencies that can both design and implement a program for an emergency homeless shelter in Mariposa County. The ideal Provider will manage and provide shelter operations, three meals per day, case management services, and 24-hour monitoring staff for an anticipated maximum of up to 40 residents. Work contracts under this RFP will not exceed $150,000.00. The term of the Agreement will be for a period of 12 Months. Providers may submit a proposal on one or more disciplines. Separate proposals are not required. IMPORTANT DATES: Bid Opening: Friday, June 5, 2026, Bid Proposals must be received by Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 5 PM Questions and Proposals should be directed to: Amy Woodward Health & Human Services Agency 5362 Lemee Lane Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 742-0958 For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Publication Date/Time: 6/5/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: Questions and Proposals should be directed to: Amy Woodward Health & Human Services Agency 5362 Lemee Lane Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 742-0958 awoodward@mariposacounty.gov Related Documents: RFP-Emergency Shelter FY26-27

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Emergency Homeless Shelter

Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency (MCHHSA) is seeking Requests for Proposal

(RFP) from qualified Providers to provide an emergency homeless shelter within Mariposa County.

This RFP is open to public or private non-profit agencies that can both design and implement a

program for an emergency homeless shelter in Mariposa County. The ideal Provider will manage

and provide shelter operations, three meals per day, case management services, and 24-hour

monitoring staff for an anticipated maximum of up to 40 residents.

Work contracts under this RFP will not exceed $150,000.00.

The term of the Agreement will be for a period of 12 Months.

Providers may submit a proposal on one or more disciplines. Separate proposals are not required.

DATE ISSUED:

June 5, 2026

PROPOSALS DUE :

June 22, 2026

SUBMIT TO:

Amy Woodward

Health & Human Services Agency

5362 Lemee Lane

Mariposa, CA 95338

• REFER QUESTIONS TO :

Amy Woodward

(209) 742-0958

awoodward@mariposacounty.gov

Form Revision Date: 06/1/26

Request For Proposals (RFP)

I. INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified

individuals or agencies to provide: An Emergency Homeless Shelter within Mariposa

County. The ideal Provider will manage and provide shelter operations, three meals per

day, case management services, and 24-hour monitoring staff for an anticipated

minimum of up to 40 residents.

It is expected that work contracted under this RFP will not exceed - $150,000.00

This project is funded through a combination of health and human services funding to

include potential grants.

The term of the Agreement will be for a period of 12 Months, with the potential for

renewal (in County's discretion and upon mutual agreement) for two successive one-

year periods.

II. BACKGROUND:

Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency (MCHHSA) lead the County's

response to meet the sheltering and housing needs of people experiencing

homelessness. MCHHSA is committed to providing this opportunity for a respondent

that can provide a secure environment where homeless individuals can focus on

stability and preparing for self-sufficiency.

The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors adopted the "Declaration of Shelter Crisis in

Mariposa County" (Resolution No. 2018-518) under California Government Code

Sections 8698,8698.1, and 8698.2. This resolution allows the Connections Emergency

Shelter (contracted for FY 25126) to operate at its current location and may be

withdrawn at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.

The 2025 Housing and Urban Development Point in Time (PIT) identified 40 homeless

individuals within Mariposa Count. The 2025 PIT count was a sheltered only count this

year.

Ill. TIMELINE:

The timeline outlined below represents the tentative schedule for this RFP. Any change

in the scheduled dates for the RFP will be posted on the County's website.

Request For Proposals (RFP)

RFP Schedule

Request for Proposals (RFP) Posted

Deadline for Questions

Proposal Submission Deadline

Board of Supervisor Approval

Contract Start Date

Date

June 5, 2026

June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026

July 7, 2026

August 1, 2026

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY REQUIREMENTS:

Mariposa County Health and Human Service Agency (MCHHSA) is requesting

proposals for an experienced homeless shelter manager to operate up to a 40-bed

emergency homeless shelter. Said shelter will help individuals or couples, ages 18+,

experiencing homelessness or living in conditions not suitable for habitation. The

proposed homeless shelter is intended to provide shelter and services 24 hours a day, 7

days a week, 365 days a year. MCHHSA intends for the shelter to remain open

throughout the day.

The ideal Provider is expected to identify and secure a property and/or facility to operate

the shelter within the boundaries of the unincorporated town of Mariposa. Evidence of

how the identified location is the most suitable location for the proposed operational

plan should be included. The Provider must be familiar with the County of Mariposa's

zoning ordinance(s) related to housing and shelters.

The Provider must have at least two years of experience providing shelter, coordinating

services for a diverse population with complex needs, and property management. The

Provider will demonstrate knowledge of how to serve the target population as evidenced

by prior or current successful program and service provision to the target population.

The Provider will also demonstrate an understanding of substance use abuse disorders,

substance use recovery, behavioral health challenges, and trauma-informed/client-

centered services.

The Provider will also demonstrate the resources and expertise to meet all

administrative and fiscal requirements, to include fiscal auditing, technological

managements, and administrative staff capabilities; the ability to address the needs of

diverse populations with complex needs; and the ability to own or lease a suitable

facility. The Provider must have the resources necessary to fulfill the scope of the RFP.

The Provider must demonstrate that the proposed program staff have the knowledge,

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skills, abilities, training and experience to provide the services proposed, and must also

demonstrate collaboration with other governmental, faith-based, and/or community

service providers.

MCHHSA is committed to the highest standards of public services and policies that will

lead to a high standard of community life for residents and business owners including

clean and safe public and private areas. The Provider is expected to operate in a

manner that does not adversely impact the surrounding area including implementation

of procedures to prevent loitering in the vicinity. The resulting homeless shelter shall

help individuals experiencing homelessness develop a pathway toward diverse shelter

options, to include permanent housing and sobriety, income, healthcare, and stability

through continued care services.

POPULATION TO BE SERVED AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA

MCHHSA serves diverse populations across Mariposa County. The Provider will offer

shelter and support to persons experiencing homelessness in Mariposa County. The

Provider will accommodate people with complex needs, such as substance use

disorders, domestic violence backgrounds, behavioral or mental health needs, and

adults with physical limitations. All residents of the shelter must be 18 years of age and

older.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

MCHHSA is seeking an experienced Provider to operate the current facility or secure a

facility and run a proposed emergency homeless shelter. The shelter must be located

withing the unincorporated town of Mariposa. The shelter must provide up to 40 beds,

with no less than 35, to assist individuals and/or couples _who are experiencing

homelessness and may include their pets. The Provider will demonstrate the ability to

make reasonable accommodation based on individual needs. The Provider is

responsible for securing the facility and coord inating the necessary County entitlements

and environmental clearance in accordance with the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA). The Provider shall be responsible for all new construction or tenant

improvements, including preparing architectural, structural, and engineering drawings,

obtaining building and utility permits from the County, constructing the physical

improvements, zoning requirements, landlord negotiations, and ongoing building

maintenance. As noted below, proposals should in_clude a funding plan outlining the

estimated cost of acquiring or leasing the proposed facility, the cost of constructing all

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improvements necessary for the property and building to accommodate the shelter use,

and the source of funds for ongoing operations (if any outside of this contract amount)

The shelter will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and provide

access to a wide range of programs and supportive services. At minimum, the program

should provide safe shelter, basic needs, and housing navigation services to move

clients out of homelessness and into permanent housing opportunities. Through this

funding, MCHHSA seeks to support proposals that will provide the following:

• A homeless shelter anticipated in serving between 35 to 40 adults experiencing

homelessness, including utility costs of the facility,

• Three meals per day.

• Describe how meals would be provided and if kitchen facilities are on site or

provided otherwise.

• Monitoring of shelter participants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a

year.

• Maintenance of the facility, which includes but is not limited to landscaping, pest

control, facility repairs and janitorial services.

• Supportive case management to eliminate barriers to securing and/or

maintaining housing of up to 40 adults in the program.

Supportive Services include, but are not limited to the following :

o Trauma-informed assessment upon entry and quarterly thereafter

o Trauma-informed case management

o Development of an individual case plan outlining specific interventions and

pathways to stabilized permanent housing, including:

■ Employment assessment

■ Housing assessment

■ Individual needs assessment

■ Medical assessment of connection to medical resources

o Daily engagement with participants of the shelter

o Vital records procurement, i.e., birth certificate, social security card,

California ID, immunizations, etc.

o Referral to job training

o Assistance identifying resources, including but not limited to:

■ Resolving legal issues

■ For persons with learning or developmental disabilities

■ For persons experiencing behavioral or mental health needs

■ For persons experiencing substance use

■ For budgeting and finance

■ For entitlement benefits

■ Credit repair assistance

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 624221Temporary Shelters

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