Gap Housing Program

GAP Housing Services for The City of Lake Forest.

The City of Lake Forest ("City") is seeking a qualified firm to provide preventative and unhoused services for the Gap Temporary Housing Program. The program entails transitional housing through temporary hotel accommodations or other approved accommodations for a period of one day up to and not-to-exceed 14 days prior to an official move-in date. The program requires development of in-house (firm) intake program guidelines, identifying temporary, limited short-term housing providers and limited case management to ensure in-house program requirements are met and permanent housing qualifications are maintained.

About the City

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

The City is seeking a qualified firm for the Gap Housing Program to provide preventative and unhoused services for individuals and/or families who have received confirmation of housing but needs transitional housing through temporary hotel accommodations for a period of one day to not more than 14 days prior to the commencement of permanent housing.

The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 with the option of two one-year contract extensions. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.