​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Request for proposals​​​​​​​​​

​Welcome to the Department of Homeless Services and Housing RFP Opportunities page, your dedicated resource for finding Request for Proposals (RFPs) related to services and initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness and improving housing solutions. RFPs invite vendors and service providers to submit bids for critical projects that can make a difference in our communities. While opportunities may not always be available, this page is regularly updated to ensure you have access to the latest RFPs from our department, allowing you to position​ your organization for impactful collaboration. Explore our listings​ and join us in our mission to create sustainable housing solutions and support for those in need.​

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  • ​Homeless Encampment Cleanup and Disposal Services within Unincorporated County
    RFP #DHSH-2025-PURB-RFP-0225
    Released February 28, 2025​

    Overview:
    The County of Sacramento Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) is seeking proposals from qualified entities to provide Homeless Encampment Cleanup and Disposal Services in Sacramento County, with a focus on the unincorporated area of the County. The County is seeking a dedicated Contractor with demonstrated experience who can provide encampment site cleanup for a safe and clean site by removing trash and other hazardous materials within active and inactive homeless encampments. The complete RFP and requirements for responding are available on the ​OpenGov SacCountyEbids website at: https://p​rocurement.opengov.com/portal/saccounty/projects/151046

    Notices:
    Recommended Award Notification​​
  • Provide Prevention, Diversion, Intervention and Supportive Services for Transition Age Youth (TAY)
    RFP # DHSH-2025-PURB RFP-0210​
    Released February 10, 2025

    Overview:
    The County of Sacramento Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies and Community Based Organizations (CBO) (“Proposers”) interested in administering a program for Transition Age Youth (TAY), who are aged 18-24 and experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.  Program services should be inclusive of prevention services, diversion services, supportive services, and facilitation of connections to interim/emergency shelter and permanent housing to address all states of homelessness. The program will provide limited term support in the form of financial assistance, case management services, housing stabilization and supportive services. The complete RFP and requirements for responding are available on the ​OpenGov SacCountyEbids website at:
    https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/saccounty/projects/146390 ​​​

    Notices:
    Recommended Award Notification

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  • American River Parkway Operation of 50 Bed Scattered Site Shelter​ (RE-RELEASED)
    RFP #DHSH-2024-PURB-0414
    Released October 11, 2024​​

    Overview:
    The County of Sacramento Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) is seeking applications from qualified agencies (“Provider”) interested in operating a scattered site interim shelter program for persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the ARP, known as the ARP Scattered Site Program. The program will be inclusive of both operations and re-housing services. The target population for services are adults aged 18 years of age or older who are: experiencing long-term homelessness; and are residing on or near the ARP; and: living in encampments, other unsheltered locations, or were displaced from the ARP but are living unsheltered elsewhere in Sacramento County.  The population may have significant barriers to successfully transition to permanent housing stability and/or may not be best served by traditional emergency shelters.   The ARP Scattered Site Program will offer short-term sheltering services, with an emphasis on quickly transitioning guests to permanent and/or stable housing opportunities. Through a scattered site model, the program will offer flexible, low-barrier accommodations for up to 50 guests at a time, and will be inclusive of partners, pets and possessions. The Provider will provide interim housing, meals, case management services, transportation, secure and accessible storage, rehousing services, limited-term financial assistance, housing stabilization case management, and will coordinate supportive services.  The County is seeking to execute this service model utilizing residential properties located and secured by the Provider. The complete RFP and requirements for responding are available on the ​OpenGov SacCountyEbids website at: 
    https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/278/projects/117694/builder​

    Notices:
    Recommended Award Notification
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  • American River Parkway ​Operation of 50 Bed Scattered Site Shelter (CANCELLED)
    RFP #DHSH-2024-PURB-0414
    Released October 4, 2024

    Notices:
    Notice of Cancellation