January 25, 2016
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To Our Partners :
The City of San José Housing Department is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and operation of an Interim Housing Community in San José.  The RFP, including application instructions, are available on the BidSync procurement system.  Completed proposals will be due on Friday, March 4, 2016.  This RFP may be downloaded from the BidSync solicitation posting system.  Proposers must register with BidSync at www.BidSync.com.  If you have a problem registering online, contact BidSync directly by calling toll-free at 800.990.9339.  All addenda and notices related to this procurement will be posted by the City on BidSync.

The intention of this RFP is to identify qualified respondents who will develop, construct, and operate an interim housing community for the purposes of providing housing to homeless populations.

The City's Housing Department staff will conduct a mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference at the following time and location to assist all RFP respondents in completing the application, required forms, and to enhance their understanding of application requirements and project evaluation criteria. 

Friday, February 5, 2016
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
San José City Hall
Room 1254 (12th Floor)
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San José, CA 95113

Parking is available in the City Hall garage located on Sixth Street.
 
Attendance at the workshop is mandatory for all RFP respondents.  Failure to attend the workshop will disqualify an agency from being considered for funding under this RFP.  The workshop should be attended by the project director/manager AND a staff member responsible for the financial oversight of the project.

For those interested in seeking additional funding outside of the RFP for predevelopment, acquisition, and construction of interim or supportive housing, two additional opportunities are currently available:

Please contact Mark Gerhardt at mark.gerhardt@sanjoseca.gov should you have any questions.


Sincerely,

Jacky Morales-Ferrand
Director, Housing Department

City of San Jose - Housing Department

408-535-3860