ESG+Rapid+Re-Housing+Program

=Application Process for the 2012-2013 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Re-Housing Pilot=

The Community Development Commission announces a Request for Qualification process to deliver a Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) pilot program between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Rapid Re-Housing has become an important HUD priority - you can view a video of HUD Secretary Sean Donovan's recent update by clicking here. The delivery of a Rapid-Rehousing program represents an important change to the way homeless services have traditionally been delivered in Sonoma County. HUD has placed an important priority on the use of future ESG funds in these areas:

**1)** **__Invest an unprecedented percentage of your funding in rapid re-housing__:** We’ve learned from HPRP that rapid re-housing programs make the biggest impact on homelessness and should be given the highest priority under ESG. **2)** **__Collaborate with CoCs__:** Keep planning smarter. Better coordination creates better results for homeless families and the American taxpayer. **3)** **__Focus on results and collecting quality data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)__:** This data is essential to measuring what works and what doesn’t. Accurate HMIS data will also enable us to gain a more informed understanding of the problems of homelessness in our communities.

This pilot will provide seven to thirteen homeless families permanent housing and targeted case management based on Rapid Re-Housing best practice and local planning. The pilot will be funded at an approximate level of **$104,862**

Due date for required RFQ submission is: ** FRIDAY March 28, 2012 BY 4:30 PM (late submissions NOT accepted) **  ** Monday March 12, 2012 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Mandatory Bidder's Conference (CDC Office) ** **Please post questions about the RRH pilot using the Discussion Post feature of this Wiki page**  **Answers to Questions from the Mandatory Bidder's Conference may be found on this page** These links provide more detailed information (and please note you may pose questions on the Post feature of this page):


 * ESG Funding Chart for Rapid Re-Housing [[file:ESG Flow _Final.pdf]]
 * ESG Rapid Re_Housing Request for Qualifications [[file:ESG_RRH_RFQ.pdf]]
 * Request for Qualifications Submission Form [[file:ESG_RRH_RFQ_Submission.doc]]
 * Attachment 1 - National Alliance on Homeless Triage Tool [[file:RRH_Triage Tool.pdf]]
 * ESG RRH Brief presented to the CoC Steering Committee March 2, 2012 [[file:ESG_RRH_RFQ_Brief_Steering.pdf]]


 * Timeline for the ESG Rapid Re-Housing Pilot Request for Submission process:



**__ APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS for RRH Request for Submission __** ** ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING: ** q **//__ Applications must include the following to be deemed eligible for consideration __//****// : //** 1) A resolution from the Board of Directors authorizing the agency's ability to enter into a Rapid Re-Housing contract 2) A completed RFQ Submission Form with all questions answered 3) A completed RFQ Submission Form 4) A copy of the applicant’s most recent agency audit (unless you have submtted your most current audit within the last six months)

** SUBMISSION FORMAT: ** q **//. //** //**__Page Formats__**// - Responses single spaced, typed in not less than an 11 pt font. Do not change the order of the questions, however you may cross over pages when responding. You are requested to keep your respones succinct and on point. q **//__ Binding __//** **// - //** Do not bind the submission, or use staples or three-ring binders. Please use only binder clips for the documents. q **//__ Complete Submission __//** - Your submission will be reviewed based on the thoroughness of the information you provide. Supplemental materials (to support your execution of the program) may be included but must be kept to a minimum and be on 8 1/2 x 11" paper. //Larger sized paper and excessive supplemental materials will not be reproduced for review by the RRH Selection Committee.// q **//__ Contact Person __//** - Please be sure include the name of the staff person who will serve as the primary contact for this project.

** APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS ** q **//__ All information regarding application attachments are listed in the Request for Qualifications Document __//**

** SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION: ** q **//__ All submission must be submitted to the Sonoma County Community Development Commission by Wednesday March 28, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. to be considered eligible for funding consideration __//** Submit via U.S. Postal OR In-Person to the SCCDC office at 1440 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, California 95403-4103 electronic copy and seven (7) hard copies of the Submission packet to teddie.pierce@sonoma-county.org by the deadline**.**

// Call Teddie Pierce at the Sonoma County Community Development Commission, at (707) 565-7541 or by email at teddie.pierce@sonoma-county.org if you have any questions about the forms or submission requirements. //