Cold Weather Shelter - Seasonal Emergency Shelter Services

THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF CARE COORDINATION IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COLD WEATHER SHELTER - SEASONAL EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE RESPITE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES UTILIZING A TRAUMA-INFORMED, LOW-BARRIER EMERGENCY SHELTER MODEL FOR UP TO 100 ADULT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ORANGE COUNTY DURING THE COLD WEATHER MONTHS. THIS COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, A HOT MEAL IN THE EVENING AND MORNING, ACCESS TO HYGIENE SERVICES, RESTROOMS AND SHOWS, LIGHT CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND ACT AS A COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES) ACCESS POINT FOR THOSE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. THE MAIN COMPONENT OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) IS TO IDENTIFY AN ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER OPERATED AT THE CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (ARMORY) FACILITY LOCATED AT 612 E. WARNER, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92707. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY'S CONSIDERATION. THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER WILL OPERATE OVERNIGHT FROM THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2022 THROUGH MARCH 2023, FOR APPROXIMATELY 120 DAYS (SEVEN DAYS A WEEK) FROM APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. UNTIL 7 A.M. (14 HOURS A DAY). IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE OPERATOR WILL ENACT 24-HOUR OPERATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RESPITE AND SAFETY FROM THE ELEMENTS, AND ONGOING EMERGENCY SHELTER. THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER WILL OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE STANDARDS OF CARE FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDERS (STANDARDS OF CARE). THE DOCUMENT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONAL, AND FACILITY-BASED STANDARDS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS, EVIDENCE-BASED PARTICIPANT SERVICES, CORE ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS, AND FACILITY DESIGN/OPERATIONS. THE STANDARDS OF CARE ENSURES FULL INCLUSION OF SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AS WELL AS ORANGE COUNTY'S PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS OF EMERGENCY SHELTERS, WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS POPULATION AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.