Homelessness Response Coordination and Community Engagement Service

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Goleta, California, United StatesPosted 6 days agoDeadline: May 26th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The city seeks a consultant to coordinate homelessness response efforts, foster community engagement, and support the implementation of homelessness strategies with a localized presence.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified agency or organization
Must designate one individual as the project manager
Must maintain office hours at the Goleta Train Station for a minimum of two hours a day for five days a week
Must provide insurance coverage as specified in the sample professional services agreement
Must be available to start work on or before July 2026
Must submit proposal electronically via PlanetBids
Must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and amendments

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: May 1st, 2026

Deadline for Proposers to Submit Questions: May 15th, 2026

Proposal Submission Date: May 26th, 2026

Interview of Finalists: Week of June 8th, 2026

Contract Award by City Council: July 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Goleta

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DESCRIPTION

The city is seeking a consultant to provide homelessness response coordination and community engagement services. The selected vendor will support the implementation of strategic plans to assist the City Homelessness Services Coordinator in achieving measurable goals related to addressing homelessness within the community.

Responsibilities will include coordinating interagency responses, facilitating communication among various stakeholders, and supporting the execution of the city's homelessness strategies. The consultant will engage in community education, stakeholder facilitation, and maintain a regular presence by operating an office at the Train Station for public communication once the space is open. Additionally, the consultant will be expected to report on progress and performance, collaborate with local service providers, organizations, businesses, residents, and regional partners, and ensure effective tracking of outcomes.

The consultant will work under the direction of the City Homelessness Services Coordinator and act as a liaison to enhance collaboration and drive collective impact in addressing homelessness.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.