2027 - 2028 Homeless Prevention

The 2027 - 2028 Homeless Prevention solicitation, numbered 26-002-Homeless-Prevention, is issued by the Human Services agency in Washington for performance in Pierce County. This initiative directly supports Goal 3 of the Pierce County 2025-2030 Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness, which focuses on preventing homeless episodes to achieve functional zero. The associated Client Service Agreement provides a funding amount of 4,250,000 dollars and requires the contractor to deliver services based on specific performance metrics, with a minimum compliance standard of 90 percent. The contractor is responsible for submitting monthly reimbursement requests within 15 calendar days of the billing period end, with payments issued by the County within 30 calendar days. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Washington and requires strict adherence to non-discrimination laws, including the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability, with most limits set at 1,000,000 dollars or higher. Key operational requirements include maintaining a written drug-free workplace policy, ensuring data security, and prohibiting the use of funds for inherently religious activities. The County retains the right to conduct announced and unannounced monitoring, including audits of financial records and on-site inspections, and requires that all records be maintained for up to six years following the expiration of the agreement.