County of San Mateo - File #: 23-508

• File #: 23-508
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/17/2023
• Departments: HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
• On agenda: 6/13/2023
• Final action: 6/13/2023
• Title: Adopt a resolution authorizing agreements to provide homeless shelter operation services, each for a term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026: A) LifeMoves, in an amount not to exceed $6,506,732; and B) Samaritan House, in an amount not to exceed $4,156,608; and C) StarVista, in an amount not to exceed $722,091; and D) WeHOPE, in an amount not to exceed $5,487,738.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/13/2023	1	BOARD OF SUPERVISORS	approved	Pass

Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreements with LifeMoves, Samaritan House, StarVista and WeHOPE for Homeless Shelter Operation Services

RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing agreements to provide homeless shelter operation services, each for a term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026:

A) LifeMoves, in an amount not to exceed $6,506,732; and

B) Samaritan House, in an amount not to exceed $4,156,608; and

C) StarVista, in an amount not to exceed $722,091; and

D) WeHOPE, in an amount not to exceed $5,487,738.

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BACKGROUND:
Homeless shelter services are an essential component of the County of San Mateo's homeless crisis response system, providing a safe temporary place to stay and supportive services to help clients as they work on finding permanent housing.

On December 21, 2022, the Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Homeless Shelter Services to identify shelter operators beginning in July 2023. Based on the evaluation criteria in the RFP, LifeMoves was selected to provide family shelter services at four family shelters located in San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Daly City. Samaritan House was selected to operate the Safe Harbor shelter located in South San Francisco in a County-leased building. StarVista was selected to provide youth shelter services at Daybreak in Redwood City. WeHOPE was selected to provide adult shelter services at WeHOPE shelter located in East Palo Alto.

DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting the Board authorize agreements with LifeMoves, Samaritan House, StarVista, and WeHOPE to provide homeless shelter services for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. These agencies will operate the shelters as low-barrier shelter programs and will provide 24/7 staffing and services to each client. The contractors will also oversee shelter operat...