SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF SACRAMENTO
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The City of Sacramento seeks motels/hotels to participate in its Emergency Stabilization for Families Program by accepting $55/night vouchers for emergency sheltering of homeless families, combined with supportive and rehousing services. Proposals must meet quality and location criteria and comply with safety, accessibility, and non-discrimination standards.
The City of Sacramento, Department of Community Response is soliciting proposals to: participate in the City of Sacramento’s Emergency Stabilization for Families Program by accepting City of Sacramento issued vouchers for motel/hotel room payment for emergency sheltering in conjunction with City-provided supportive services and rehousing services. The City will be providing motel/hotel vouchers to families experiencing homelessness. The City is looking for motels or hotels willing to accept these vouchers, which will be worth $55 per night inclusive of all taxes and fees. Motels or hotels participating in the City’s program will invoice the City on a monthly basis.In response to the Request for Proposals, the City anticipates receiving competitive pricing as well as anassurance of quality services.Motels responding to this RFP must submit their proposed nightly room rate. Proposals meeting the minimum requirements, submitted at $55.00 per room per night, with a minimum score of 28 out of 35 possible points for motel/hotel property information and amenities, and with a minimum score of 12 out of 15 possible points for proximity to vital services will be automatically accepted. Proposals with rates higher than $55.00 per room per night will still be considered, however, the guest/program participant will be responsible for paying the difference directly to the motel. The motel owner shall be responsible for collecting the additional amount from the guest at the time of check-in or as otherwise agreed upon between the motel and the guest.Each proposal must be a hotel/motel located within the City of Sacramento. The City may add subsequent contracts at a later date as necessary to meet the City’s needs. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Community Response Department Address: Sacramento, California95814 County: Sacramento Other Details: To be eligible to participate in the Emergency Stabilization for Families Program (ESF), any motel or hotel must meet the following minimum requirements:Proposers must establish, monitor, and comply with neighborhood safety, security, codes of conduct, and property management standards. Any contract(s) executed as a result of this RFP will include a Good Neighbor Policy. Proposer hotel/motels shall be in good standing within the State of California. Proposer hotel/motels shall be ADA-accessible. Proposers agree to treat guests/program participants the same as any other paying guest and may not subject guests/program participants to any additional or different rules, requirements, or restrictions. If a guest violates motel/hotel policies (e.g., damages property, refuses to vacate after check-out), the motel/hotel may take the same lawful actions it would with any other guest, including removal or trespass, consistent with applicable laws. Maximum room occupancy will be set by applicable laws and motel policy.The motel/hotel rooms shall be furnished as they would under normal operations including at a minimum: bed(s), closet, dresser, restroom, shower, mini-fridge, microwave, television, heat and air conditioning, etc.Proposers shall provide maid and room services. Proposers shall provide room cleaning per standardhotel/motel policy.Proposer agrees in providing these services that it will not discriminate on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, disability (including HIV and AIDS), sexual orientation or gender identity, citizenship, primary language, or immigration status in conducting its business.--- Notes: In December 2020 the City of Sacramento entered into its first agreement to utilize a motel as an emergency shelter. On January 27, 2021, the City Council declared a local emergency relating to persons experiencing homelessness in extreme winter weather conditions. In conjunction with the declaration, Council directed staff to pursue several sheltering options including expanding its City Motel Shelter Program. Since that time, the City has expanded its City Motel Shelter Program to include up to six motel sites. The current agreements for the City Motel Shelter Program expire on February 28, 2026.The City of Sacramento seeks to continue partnering with motels and hotels in the City to provide emergency non-congregate shelter vouchers to families experiencing homelessness through the ESF program.---
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