About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Oakland Office of Homelessness Solutions seeks qualified USA-based firms to provide mobile, street-based outreach services to individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Selected contractors will deliver person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and housing-focused outreach to individuals living in encampments, vehicles, RVs, sidewalks, tents, public rights-of-way, and other unsheltered locations under a two-year contract. Interested parties may attend a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on November 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PT via Microsoft Teams or phone. Vendors must submit all questions by November 17, 2026, and deliver final proposals by Friday, December 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PT.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Oakland
Scope of work
- Participate in Encampment Management Team operations planning and align field deployment with the operations calendar
- Conduct mobile, trauma-informed street outreach and ongoing engagement with unsheltered residents
- Connect individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness to interim housing, permanent housing pathways, Coordinated Entry, and supportive services
- Support City-directed encampment activities including cleanings, closures, emergency operations, and site assessments
- Educate residents on City encampment policies, health, safety, and encampment site compliance
- Provide hygiene, harm reduction, weather-related, and cleanup supplies when available
- Support inclement weather response during cold, rain, heat, or other emergency conditions
- Track outreach activities, referrals, and encampment support in HMIS, ESRI, or other City-approved systems
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Proposal - Relevant Experience | 70 Maximum Points |
| Cost/Fee Proposal | 30 Maximum Points |
| L/SLBE Certified Business Participation | 5 Maximum Points |
| Interviews of Short-Listed Firms | 100 Maximum Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience on at least three (3) projects providing services
- Registered in iSupplier system
- Proposed Project Manager must be a full-time employee of the prime contractor
- Sub-consultant Project Manager must be a full-time employee and currently licensed in the State of California
- Demonstrated ability to provide experienced street outreach staff, supervision, and program management
- Experience using HMIS and ESRI for data entry and collection
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Cost/Fee Proposal with complete list of all staff hourly rates by category
- Resumes of proposed principal-in-charge and Project Manager(s)
- Schedule E (Project Consultant Team)
- Schedule E-2 (Oakland Workforce Verification Form, if seeking preference points)
- Schedule O (City of Oakland Campaign Contribution Limits Form)
- Schedule Q (Insurance Requirements / Proof of Insurance)
- Copy of current business license and local business certificate for LBEs/SLBEs
- Schedule M, Part A (Independent Contractor Questionnaire)
- Schedule Z (Certification of Debarment and Suspension)
Key dates
- Voluntary Pre-Proposal Meeting
- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., PT
- Deadline for Questions
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, by 2:00 p.m., PT
- Proposal Submittal Deadline Date and Time
- Friday, December 4, 2026 no later than 2:00 p.m., PT
- Evaluation of Rankings
- December 2026 – January 2027
- Contract Award
- April 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via iSupplier portal
- Instructions
- Submit through the City of Oakland iSupplier portal before 2:00 p.m. PT. Email and hard copy submittals will not be accepted. All proposals must include project name, submittal date, and due time.
Contract details
- Term
- Two (2) years and nine (9) months
- Set-aside / preference
- 20% L/SLBE participation requirement (10% local / small local business enterprise)
- Place of performance
- Oakland, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 each occurrence; Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 each accident; California statutory Workers' Compensation; Sexual/Molestation/Abuse insurance of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate; Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions, Pollution Liability ($1,000,000), Cyber, and Commercial Crime if required.