Managed Sheltering Sanctioned Encampments and Safe Parking Service

The City of Port Angeles, Washington, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop and implement a managed sheltering project. The agency is trying to provide efficient, cost-effective, and safe living alternatives for unhoused individuals and families. This project aims to establish a foundation for these individuals to gain stability and access services that will lead to permanent housing. The scope of work requires the implementation of sanctioned encampments and safe parking services. The selected provider must deliver twenty-four-seven access to bathrooms, showers, laundry, and safe storage, along with twenty-four-seven security. The project also covers access to food or meal preparation spaces and access to transportation infrastructure. The agency requires a community outreach plan for developing the proposal and communicating with neighbors and the broader community. This communication must occur throughout the design, implementation, and operational phases of the project. The resulting contract will span a performance period of three years. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency specifies that the performance of the work will occur offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from bidders. The evaluation criteria are not detailed in the source, but the agency expects comprehensive proposals addressing all service requirements. All clarification questions must be submitted to the agency no later than June 22, 2026.