The RFP Coordinator is the sole point of contact in the County for this procurement. All communications between the Proposer and the County upon release of this RFP shall be with the RFP Coordinator.Anne Marie EdmundsProcurement & Contract SpecialistEmail: annemarie.edmunds@piercecountywa.govPhone: (253) 798-7456Department:Human ServicesAny other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on the County. Proposers are to rely on written statements issued by the RFP Coordinator. Communication directed to parties other than the RFP Coordinator may result in disqualification of the Proposer.

A virtual or in-person Procurement Workshop will be conducted by Pierce County staff at the time, date, and location as indicated in the Procurement Schedule section of this RFP.Pre-proposal meeting attendance is not required but is highly encouraged for all organizations considering a response to this solicitation. It is the County’s belief that attending the meeting will assist proposers in presenting the best possible request for funding. During the Pre-Proposal Meeting Workshop, Pierce County staff will give an overview of the procurement, the procurement process, an overview of the requirements, and will also be available to answer questions and provide technical assistance. Please have the instruction/proposal packet available as well as any questions that the organization may have related to the procurement. The County will be bound only to written answers provided in response to questions. Questions arising during the Procurement Workshop will be documented and answered in the eProcurement Portal.

The County reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all proposals received without penalty and not to issue a contract as a result of this RFP.

This RFP does not obligate the County to contract for services specified herein.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition. Pierce County, as the Collaborative Applicant for the Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care (CoC), is soliciting project applications from eligible, qualified and interested applicants to provide homeless services to households in Pierce County through the following eligible project types: Permanent Supportive Housing (renewal only), Rapid Rehousing (renewal or new projects for Families with Children or Domestic Violence (DV) Survivors), Transitional Housing (all populations including Domestic Violence Survivors), Supportive Services Only-Stand Alone, Supportive Services Only-Street Outreach.The HUD CoC application process is a formal, competitive effort for communities to obtain federal funding to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Under the current FY 2026 CoC Program NOFO—released June 1, 2026—HUD made over $4 billion available for eligible projects. Pierce County, as the Collaborative Applicant, solicits proposals from non-profit agencies and public entities. The Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care evaluates and ranks them based on HUD criteria and local priorities, and then complies a Consolidated Application that includes a CoC-level strategy and a prioritized list of project applications in collaboration with the Collaborative Applicant. The County then submits this combined application through HUD’s e-snaps system. HUD then reviews, scores, and awards funding based on the strength of the application. After approval, the selected projects can begin or continue providing housing and supportive services in line with the CoC’s plan.This procurement aligns with HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and projects selected from this competition will be included in the County’s response to HUD’s NOFO. For more information about HUD’s NOFO, please visit: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361999The maximum amount a CoC may apply for is the sum of the CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD), eligible CoC Bonus amounts, eligible Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus amount, and eligible CoC Planning amounts.The total value of this procurement is approximately $7,056,816.55 in Continuum of Care funds, as follows:Annual Renewal Demand (ARD): Approximately $4,626,286.00.Tier 1 is approximately $2,775,771.60 (60% of ARD).Tier 2 is the remaining ARD funding available (40% ARD), plus CoC Bonus and DV Bonus, approximately $ 4,281,044.95.CoC Bonus is 15% Proposed Pro Rata Need (PPRN), approximately $1,041,655.95.Domestic Violence Bonus is 20% PPRN, approximately $1,388,874.60.The CoC may only submit projects up to $7,056,816.55 in total requests. Any projects that are scored and tiered past that funding amount will be rejected and not submitted to HUD.Transitional Housing projects for all populations, including DV Survivors and new Rapid Rehousing project for Families with Children or Domestic Violence Survivors are encouraged to apply.IMPORTANT NOTE: Pierce County and the Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care will implement any changes as directed by HUD during or after this procurement. Additional information may be released by HUD before this RFP deadline. If this occurs, the County will release an addendum to this RFP that will include any new information and may revise any aspect of this RFP, including the scoring criteria and matrix, to align with HUD’s requirements. If HUD releases any additional application questions after this competition closes, the County and the CoC will review those questions to determine whether any changes to scoring must be made to align with HUD and appropriate next steps, which may include re-opening the RFP to collect application responses to those questions, or collecting those questions via email but not scoring them.

In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP, addenda will be published in the County's eProcurement Portal.All amendments and notifications of cancellation shall be posted in the County's eProcurement Portal. If you did not receive this solicitation via the County’s eProcurement Portal, please register there to receive further notifications.The County also reserves the right to amend or add to, retract from, or cancel this Procurement at any time, in whole or in part, and without penalty.In the event of a conflict between amendments or between an amendment and this Solicitation Document, the document issued latest in time shall control.

Pierce County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Proposals will be scored by consensus. Members of the AEC will score proposals individually and then meet to determine the final independent score for each proposal.In the event the AEC has clarifying questions for a proposer, they shall notify the Procurement Coordinator who will, in turn, send the question(s) to the appropriate proposer. The Procurement Coordinator shall provide a deadline for the answers and shall then notify the AEC members of the response. If members of the AEC wish to change their original scores based on the response to the clarifying question(s), they shall notify the Procurement Coordinator who shall determine the proper subsequent process.

The County will notify all proposers of the outcome of their proposal in writing upon completion of the evaluation process.

Protests may be made only by Proposers or authorized representative of a Proposer who submitted a response to this solicitation document and who have participated in a debriefing conference. Upon completing the debriefing conference, the Proposer is allowed five (5) business days to file with the Procurement Coordinator a protest of the award decision. Protests must be received by the Procurement Coordinator no later than 3:30 PM, local time in Tacoma, Washington on the fifth business day following the debriefing. Protests must be in writing, addressed to the Procurement Coordinator, and submitted by email to PCSHSprocurement@piercecountywa.gov. The protest must state the RFP number, the grounds for the protest with specific facts and complete statements of the action(s) being protested. A description of the relief or corrective action being requested should also be included.Protests that do not follow these procedures shall not be considered. This protest procedure constitutes the sole administrative remedy available to Proposers under this procurement.Only protests stipulating an issue of fact concerning the following subjects shall be considered:A matter of bias, discrimination, or conflict of interest on the part of an evaluator.Errors in computing the score.Non-compliance with procedures described in the procurement document or County policy.Protests not based on procedural matters will not be considered. Protests will be rejected as without merit if they address issues such as: 1) an evaluator’s professional judgment on the quality of a proposal, or 2) County’s assessment of its own needs or requirements.Upon receipt of a protest, a protest review will be held by the County. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department Director or an employee delegated by the Director who was not involved in the procurement will consider the record and all available facts and issue a decision within five (5) business days of receipt of the protest. If additional time is required, the protesting party will be notified of the delay. In the event a protest may affect the interest of another Proposer who also submitted a proposal, such Proposer will be given an opportunity to submit its views and any relevant information on the protest to the Procurement Coordinator. The final determination of the protest shall:Find the protest lacking in merit and uphold the County’s action; orFind only technical or harmless errors in County’s procurement process and determine County to be in substantial compliance and reject the protest; orFind merit in the protest and provide the County options which may include:Correct the errors and re-evaluate all proposals, and/orReissue the solicitation document and begin a new process, orMake other findings and determine other courses of action as appropriate.If a protest is filed, the County will wait to execute the contract until a final determination on the protest is made.

The Human Services Department reserves the right to either require the Proposers to participate in an interview, where the questions will be asked, or to ask that the Proposers submit answers to the questions in written form. In either event, Proposers will receive instructions in advance of any due date. Answers to the follow-up questions will be scored by AEC and the score added to the overall score received at the conclusion of the initial evaluation of the proposal.

Any Proposer, who was not disqualified, who has submitted a proposal and been notified that they were not selected as an ASP may request a debriefing. The request for a debriefing conference must be received by the Procurement Coordinator within 5 days of having been notified that they were not selected.Discussion at the debriefing conference will be limited to the following:Evaluation and scoring of the Proposal.Critique of the requesting Proposer’s Proposal based on the comments made by the Application Evaluation Committee or individual comments made by an evaluator; andReview of Proposer’s final score in comparison with other final scores without identifying the other firms.Comparisons between proposals or evaluations of the other proposals will not be allowed. Debriefing conferences may be conducted in person or remotely and will be scheduled for a maximum of one (1) hour.

PROPOSERS WHO REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD RFP DOCUMENTS will be automatically added to the FOLLOWERS' list in the County's eProcurement Portal. Notifications for solicitation updates, addendum and other procurement information will be sent to all who register on the Pierce County eProcurement Portal.

All proposals will be reviewed by the RFP Coordinator to determine compliance with administrative requirements and instructions specified in this solicitation. The Proposer is specifically notified that the County may reject or withdraw a proposal at any time as nonresponsive for any of the following reasons:Incomplete proposal,Failure to comply with any part of this solicitation or any Attachments to this procurement,Submission of incorrect, misleading, or false information.The County also reserves the right, however, at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities, which are defined as variances which do not provide an applicant an advantage or benefit over other applicants.

The ASP will be expected to enter into a contract which is substantially the same as the Sample Contract and its General Terms and Conditions attached as Exhibit C. In no event is a Proposer to submit its own standard contract terms and conditions in response to this solicitation. If a Proposer has a concern regarding a certain General Term & Condition, they can raise the issue per the Questions and Answers section of this solicitation.

The CoC program is designed to:Promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.Provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, Indian Tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and local governments to quickly rehouse individuals and families experiencing homelessness, persons experiencing trauma or a lack of safety related to fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and youth experiencing homelessness while minimizing the trauma and dislocations caused by homelessness.Promote access to, and effective utilization of, mainstream programs and programs funded with State or local resources.Optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

An unbiased and non‐conflicted Application Evaluation Committee (AEC) composed of representatives from the Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care Board and General Membership will review, rank, and score applications. The AEC's recommendations will be approved by the CoC Board prior to submission to HUD, who will make final award determinations. No AEC member will have a current or recent relationship with any applicant through employment, board membership, or provision of consulting services. The AEC will review, score, and rank all applications to determine the ranked placement of each project on the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Priority List that will be submitted to HUD as part of the FY 2026 HUD CoC Project Application package. If the total amount of funding requested exceeds the funding available, the lowest ranked applications will not be included in the County’s submission to HUD. If a project falls at the funding threshold and the amount requested exceeds funds available, the County reserves the right to request that the applicant revise the budget, reduce the funding request, modify the project capacity, or otherwise adjust the proposed project to align with the available funding and maximize the effect use of CoC program resources. Any such adjustment is subject to the applicant’s agreement and must comply with all HUD COC program requirements.Renewal project applications will include scoring based on past performance. Data will be pulled from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) on Friday, July 10, and evaluated against the Performance Measure standards (see Section 1.4.4.). Applications that most closely meet or exceed the standards will receive the highest scores.The RFP Coordinator reserves the right to contact Proposers for clarification of any portion of the Proposal.

“Apparently Successful Proposer (ASP)” means a proposer selected as an entity to perform the anticipated services, subject to completion of contract negotiations and execution of a written contract."Applicant," "Bidder," and "Proposer" mean an organization, agency or provider that submits a formal response to this procurement."Application," "Bid," or "Proposal" mean a formal response to this solicitation. “CFR” means Code of Federal Regulations.“Client,” "Participant," "Household," or "Member" means an individual (or individuals) who receives services, or is eligible to receive services, under this procurement. “Contractor” means an individual or organization whose proposal has been accepted by the County and has been awarded a fully executed, written contract.“PCHS” means the Pierce County Human Services Department. “Procurement” means the process by which the County obtains services.“Program income” is defined as the income received by the recipient or subrecipient directly generated by the grant-supported activity. Some examples include income from fees for services performance, rent or occupancy charges paid directly by the program participants. Rent funds received are considered program income under Section 24 CFR 578.97. Tenant rent paid to a landlord that is not the recipient or subrecipient is not considered program income.“Request for Proposal (RFP)” or "Solicitation" means this document and its attachments in which needed goods and/or services are identified and organizations are invited to provide information as to how they propose to meet the County's needs. "Self-Sufficiency" means a state or condition of not needing or relying on external assistance, support, or aid.“RCW” means Revised Code of Washington.“WAC” means Washington Administrative Code.

On June 18, 2026, the CoC approved an updated review and ranking criteria and process. Project applications will be placed in the order described below and then ranked within these placements by high score, based on the Scoring Criteria identified in Section 4.3: Tier 1 (up to 60% of ARD):Renewal Permanent Supportive HousingRenewal Rapid RehousingAny PSH and RRH project applications remaining after the allowable Tier 1 amount is exhausted will be placed at the bottom of Tier 2 IF there is available funding in Tier 2 (based on new project submissions). The AEC may also choose to reallocate such projects (i.e., not include them on the Priority List) to create opportunity to fund new projects, or if all funding has been exhausted, such projects will be rejected and not submitted to HUD. Tier 2 (Balance of ARD, DV Bonus and CoC Bonus funds):DV Bonus funds up to the allowable amount:Rapid Rehousing for Survivors for Domestic ViolenceTransitional Housing for Survivors for Domestic ViolenceCoC Bonus & funds:New Rapid Rehousing for Families with ChildrenNew Transitional HousingNew Supportive Services Only (Stand-Alone and Outreach)Any Remaining Funds:Any new project submitted above but not selected for DV Bonus or CoC Bonus, will be submitted to HUD for consideration for the remaining ARD.Any remaining PSH or RRH not placed in Tier 1 will be at the bottom of Tier 2, if there is available funding.As in previous years, HUD requires CoCs to carefully assess how projects are performing when ranking renewal projects and how new projects align with HUD goals and missions. To ensure alignment with HUD’s goal to make data-driven award decisions, the CoC Committee adopted written criteria and a process for reviewing and ranking all applications. The CoC is required to review and rank all projects. Projects are then placed, in rank order, among Tier 1 and Tier 2. This year Tier 1 equals 60% of the ARD. Tier 2 is the balance of the CoC’s ARD, plus the CoC Bonus and DV Bonus funds. The highest scoring new RRH projects for Families with Children, TH projects and SSO projects will be designated as CoC Bonus projects, up to the CoC Bonus amount. Likewise, the highest scoring projects submitted to serve survivors of domestic violence will be designated for the DV Bonus funding, up to the DV bonus amount. New projects will be created through reallocation up to the maximum amount allowed to apply. Given that the entirety of renewal projects are either PSH or RRH, the AEC will necessarily have to reallocate some of those projects to fund new RRH projects for Families with Children, TH projects or SSO projects.The County reserves the right to: Award multiple contracts Make partial awards Make fewer awards than anticipated or make no awardsNegotiate budgets and service levels with a region Fund more than one provider within a region The County further reserves the right, at its sole discretion and at any time during the contract term, to modify, reassign, or discontinue services. If services are reassigned or a contract is terminated or discontinued, the County may, without issuing a new solicitation, negotiate and enter into an agreement with a proposer whose proposal was evaluated, scored, and ranked under this RFP.

Proposers who do not meet these minimum qualifications will be considered non-responsive and their proposal will not be evaluated or scored. In order for an organization to be eligible to submit a proposal under this procurement, the organization must meet the following eligibility requirements:Applicants must submit all required attachments, as listed in Section 2.6.3.Applicants must have an active and valid UEI number.Applicants must have a WA State UBI number.Applicants must adhere to the Advancing Recovery by Prohibiting Illicit Drug Enablement policy.Applicants may be State government, County government, City or township governments, Special District governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized Tribal governments, Non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education), and faith-based organizations. For-profit entities, institutions of higher education, and individuals are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply. Applicants with outstanding, unresolved judgements against them for violations of civil rights laws must resolve those judgements before the application submission deadline or the applicant will be deemed ineligible.An applicant is ineligible for funding if the applicant has received notice of a judgment imposed against them for violations of:the Fair Housing Act or a substantially equivalent state or local fair housing law for discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status; orTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the Violence Against Women Act or substantially equivalent state or local laws.HUD will determine if actions to resolve the judgment taken before the application deadline date will resolve the matter. Examples of actions that may be sufficient to resolve the matter include, but are not limited to:Current compliance with a voluntary compliance agreement signed by all the parties;Current compliance with a HUD-approved conciliation agreement signed by all the parties;Current compliance with a conciliation agreement signed by all the parties and approved by the state governmental or local administrative agency with jurisdiction over the matter;Current compliance with a consent order or consent decree; orCurrent compliance with a final judicial ruling or administrative ruling or decision.

In response to HUD’s FY 2026 CoC NOFO, Pierce County is seeking project and service proposals that meaningfully move people experiencing homelessness into safe, stable housing and help them rebuild self-sufficiency. Eligible project types include:Permanent Housing (PH), such as:Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) (renewal only) - PSH means permanent housing in which supportive services are provided to assist chronically homeless persons with a disability to live independently. Chronically homeless is defined as single individual (or head of household) with a disabling condition who has either: experience homelessness for longer than a year, during which the individual may have lived in shelter or place not meant for human habitation OR experienced homelessness four or more times in the last three years. PSH projects can only provide assistance to individuals with disabilities and families in which at least one adult has a disability. Supportive services must be provided such that they meet the individual needs of the household and are delivered with the goal of gaining self-sufficiency and increased earned income. Such supportive services must be offered to 100% of project participants to meet individual needs and barriers.Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) (renewal or new projects for Families with Children or DV Survivors only) - RRH projects help households with or without children who are experiencing homelessness to move quickly into permanent housing and achieve stability and self-sufficiency. CoC funds may provide supportive services and rental assistance up to 24 months with a goal of self-sufficiency and increased earned income. Supportive services must be offered to 100% of project participants to meet individual needs and barriers.Transitional Housing (TH) - TH is a type of supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness that provides temporary, service-intensive shelter, for at least one month but for up to 24 months. TH projects must serve households experiencing homelessness, with the expectation that they will transition to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. TH project must provide 20 hours per week of customized services for each participant (e.g. case management, employment training, substance use treatment, etc.). The 20 hours per week may be reduced proportionately for participants who are employed. The 20 hours per week does not apply to participants over age 62 or who have a physical disability/impairment or a developmental disability (see 24 CFR 582.5) not including substance use disorder. At least 50% of program participants must exit with employment income, as reflected in HMIS. Supportive services must be offered to 100% of project participants to meet individual needs and barriers. TH projects may be proposed for all populations, including DV Survivors. Supportive Services Only (SSO), such as:SSO-Stand Alone - SSO-Stand Alone is a fixed, site-based project that provides supportive services to help eligible individuals and families obtain housing and increase self-sufficiency WITHOUT providing housing or operating residential facilities. Common activities including life-skills training, housing navigation, employment assistance/job training, education services, legal aid, mental health services, outpatient treatment services, and substance abuse treatment services. Projects should consider providing supportive services that are broadly available and not tied to a specific housing project(s). SSO projects partner with Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing projects, Substance Use Treatment Programs, etc. to connect their participants to emergency services and housing. This project DOES NOT INCLUDE DIRECT HOUSING ASSISTANCE. Supportive service projects may only serve program participants in an SSO project if the organization is NOT ACTIVELY providing them with housing or housing assistance at the same time. Supportive services must be offered to 100% of project participants to meet individual needs and barriers.SSO-Street Outreach - SSO-Street Outreach is an SSO project that specifically involves street outreach to engage unsheltered individuals and families in places not meant for human habitation and provide immediate support to ensure that their basic needs are being met while actively connecting them to the Coordinated Entry System (CES), housing, and other mainstream benefits. This project DOES NOT INCLUDE DIRECT HOUSING ASSISTANCE. Service examples include Outreach, urgent medical/mental health care, basic survival supplies, Case Management, Legal Services, Life Skills Training, Substance Abuse treatment, and job training. Supportive services must be offered to 100% of project participants to meet individual needs and barriers.In its NOFO, HUD has identified the following key priorities and expectations:Broadened range of project types. While Permanent Housing such as PSH and RRH remain eligible, HUD is encouraging and intends to fund the following project types: Rapid Rehousing for Families, TH, projects for Survivors of Domestic Violence (TH and RRH) and SSO projects (including street outreach).Coordination and collaboration. HUD expects CoCs to partner with a diverse array of organizations — including non-profits, public entities, health providers, and faith-based groups — to deliver wrap-around services that address more than just housing (for example, health care, behavioral health, employment, mainstream benefits, and long-term stability). Therefore, the CoC is seeking applicants with strong collaboration with health providers and substance use treatment programs.Demonstrated need and effectiveness. Applications should be informed by local data showing the characteristics and needs of people experiencing homelessness in the community. Projects that can show past success in outcomes, strong performance, and accountability are more likely to be favorably ranked.In short, HUD is looking not just for housing projects, but for well-rounded, data-driven, collaborative programs that help people exit homelessness, stabilize, and work toward long-term self-sufficiency — especially among the most vulnerable.

The County reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the proposal submitted. Therefore, the proposal should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms which the Proposer can offer. There will be no best and final offer procedure.The ASP should be prepared to accept this RFP for incorporation into a contract resulting from this RFP. Contract negotiations may incorporate some or all of the Proposer’s proposal. It is understood that the proposal will become a part of the official procurement file on this matter without obligation to the County.

The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bidders should contact the RFP Coordinator to request an accommodation.

The proposal must be received by the time/date as indicated in Section 2.2.

The initial period of performance of any contract resulting from this procurement is expected to be 12 months.

Organizations should be aware that any records they submit to the County or that are used by the County even if the organization possess the records, may be public records under the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). The County must promptly disclose public records upon request unless a statute exempts them from disclosure. Organizations should also be aware that if even a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, generally, the rest of the record must be disclosed. Exemptions are narrow and specific.Organizations should clearly mark any record they believe is exempt from disclosure.

Proposal Release Date:July 6, 2026Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):July 13, 2026, 10:00amZoom: https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/95187172695Question Submission & Concern Resolution Request Deadline:July 17, 2026, 4:30pmProposal Submission Deadline:July 22, 2026, 2:00pmEvaluation Process Completion:August 6, 2026CoC Board Approval:August 10, 2026Estimated Date of Notice to Successful/Unsuccessful Proposer(s):August 10, 2026Deadline for Unsuccessful Proposers to Request a Debriefing:August 17, 2026, 4:30pmHold Debriefing Conferences:August 20 - 25, 2026Estimated Date of Contract Execution:2027, as determined by HUD The County reserves the right to revise the above timeline.

The County will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Proposer in preparation of a proposal submitted in response to this RFP, in conduct of a presentation or interview, or any other activities related to responding to this RFP.

Welcome to Pierce County's eProcurement System. This system is inclusive to the procurement process, including submission of any questions and/or clarifications, the release of any addenda/notices, and submission of proposals. It is strongly encouraged that organizations responding to any procurement first read the entire procurement, paying close attention to the timelines, scope of work, eligibility, submission requirements, and specifically to the questionnaire section, which may include required attachments (when applicable), and ask for any clarifications regarding content and instructions early in the process.

This procedure is available to potential Proposers who are contemplating submitting a proposal in response to this RFP. Only Concern Resolution submissions (Submissions) concerning the following subjects shall be considered:A claim that the solicitation unnecessarily restricts competition.A claim the solicitation evaluation or scoring process is unfair or flawed, orA claim the solicitation requirements are inadequate or insufficient to prepare a response.Proposers submitting a concern about this procurement shall follow the procedures described below. Submissions that do not follow these procedures shall not be considered. If a Proposer registers a concern against this solicitation, the issue(s) cannot be raised again during the protest period.All submissions must be in writing and signed by the submitting party or an authorized Agent. The submission must be sent to the Procurement Coordinator, or designee, and needs to be received no later than 4:30 pm, local time, Tacoma, WA, per Section 2.2 Timeline, and must clearly articulate the basis for the submission. The Proposer submitting a concern must also include a proposed remedy.Upon receipt of a submission, a submission review will be held by the County. The RFP coordinator will respond to submissions in writing and the Finance & Enterprise Services Department Director will be notified of all submissions and provided a copy of the County’s response. A copy of the response to the submission, including any changes to the solicitation, will also be posted in County's eProcurement Portal.The concern resolution process does not include an appeal process.

The Washington State Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ch. 39.34 RCW, authorizes public agencies to cooperatively purchase goods and services if all parties agree. By responding to this RFP, Consultants agree that other public agencies may purchase goods and services under this procurement or contract at their own cost and without Pierce County incurring any financial or legal liability for such purchases. Pierce County agrees to allow other public agencies to purchase goods and services under this procurement or contract, provided that Pierce County is not held financially or legally liable for purchases and that any public agency purchasing under such procurement or contract file a copy of this invitation and such contract in accordance with RCW 39.34.040.

Proposers may submit questions through the County's eProcurement Portal, under the Question & Answer Section, no later than 4:30 pm on the date set forth in Section 2.2. Proposers must be registered in the eProcurement Portal software to submit questions, receive addendums and notifications, and ultimately submit a proposal. Proposers may only rely on written statements issued by the County. Any oral communications are unofficial and are not binding on the County.

Pierce County Expectations of Funded ProvidersSo that this funding can most effectively advance the Homeless Crisis Response System, all projects funded through this funding opportunity must meet the following expectations:Exclusively serve households prioritized and referred by Coordinated Entry System (CES) (Not applicable to SSO and SSO-SO projects);Enter all bed and unit vacancies into the Daily Vacancy and Tracking sheet and make all vacancies available for referrals from CES (Not applicable to SSO and SSO-SO projects);Maintain only funder required eligibility criteria and program rules to ease access to housing for those with high housing barriers and who are highly vulnerable to harm;Safely accommodate the needs of the homeless household in a physically accessible location;Focus service delivery on helping households return to permanent housing as quickly as possible;Use a “navigation” approach to link households to mainstream resources available to meet their service needs;Participate in data collection and outcome assessment through HMIS and comply with the County’s requirements for HMIS data quality and timeliness of data entry for both participant data and information about program vacancies; andParticipate in a CoC-sponsored Collaborative (e.g., HMIS Collaborative, TH Collaborative, RRH Collaborative or the PSH Collaborative).Participate in the annual Homeless Point in Time Count.SSO and SSO-Stand Alone must participate in Inclement Weather Response.Under the CoC Interim Rule at 24 CFR 578.75, housing leased with CoC program funds, or for which rental assistance payments are made with CoC program funds, must meet the applicable standards at 24 CFR 982.401 (HQS), and starting October 1, 2026, CFR 5.703 (NSPIRE). Both HQS and NSPIRE require a bathroom and a kitchen in the unit. Pierce County and HUD will consider requests to waive this regulatory requirement for good cause to facilitate projects proposing a housing model that does not meet standard, such as Single Room Occupancy. HUD has not released the waiver process at this time.The CoC reserves the right to require any projects selected for funding to undertake the project in a manner specified by the CoC, which may include, but is not limited to, coordination with specific projects, services, or other resources.

Follow instructions carefully - if attachments are provided under this solicitation, they are to be utilized as part of the proposal - do not replace or use the organization's own format, as the proposal may be deemed "non-responsive" or "not eligible."

Pierce County will review applications for project eligibility and will deny applications that do not meet HUD expectations. HUD will review all projects to determine if they meet project eligibility threshold requirements on a pass/fail standard. If HUD determines standards are not met, the application will be denied.HUD will consider any project requesting renewal funding as having met requirements 1-4 (below) through its previously approved grant application unless HUD receives information to the contrary (monitoring findings, results from HUD's Office of Inspector General, financial data, Annual Performance Reports).1. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the CoC Program as described in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Continuum of Care Program Rule and provide evidence of eligibility required in the application (e.g. nonprofit documentation). Please see the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Rule eCFR :: 24 CFR Part 578 -- Continuum of Care Program.2. Applicants must demonstrate the financial and management capacity and experience to carry out the project as detailed in the project application and the capacity to administer federal funds. Demonstrating capacity may include a description of the applicant experience with similar projects and with successful administration of Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care or CoC Program funds or other federal, state, local, or private resources.3. Applicants must use the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS). Victim Service providers must use a comparable database that meets the needs of the local HMIS.4. Applicants must submit any required certifications.5. Applicants MUST certify affirmatively to the following:The applicant WILL NOT engage in racial preferences or other forms of illegal discrimination. This is consistent with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.300(a). The applicant WILL NOT operate drug injection sites or "safe consumption sites”, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 856(a)(1), knowingly permit the use or distribution of illicit drugs on property under their control in violation of U.S.C.856(a)(2), or knowingly distribute drug paraphernalia in violation of 21 U.S.C.863. This is consistent with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.300(a).The Greater Pierce County CoC has passed a policy requiring all housing projects will not operate drug injection sites or “safe consumption sites”, knowingly distribute drug paraphernalia on or off property under their control, or conduct, permit, encourage, or allow any of these activities under the pretext of “harm reduction”.None of the above in item 5 constitutes a requirement that program participants must be sober in order to receive assistance, participate in treatment in order to receive Assistance, or be exited from assistance for a first-time violation of a drug-related program policy or lease requirement, although those practices may be allowable under 24 CFR 578. Please see attachments D: Advancing Recovery by Prohibiting Illicit Drug Enablement policy.

The total value of this procurement is approximately $7 million in Continuum of Care federal funds. The County anticipates awarding multiple contracts from this procurement. The County reserves the right to make fewer awards or no awards, based on the quality and scope of proposals received, available funding, and identified service needs.The total funding available under this Request for Proposals (RFP) is limited and may be distributed among multiple providers. Proposers are encouraged to scale their funding requests proportionally to the scope and geographic reach of their proposed services. The County may negotiate budgets and service levels to ensure the most effective use of funds and equitable coverage across providers. The County reserves the right to adjust award amounts at its sole discretion.

All proposals are evaluated on the completeness and quality of the content. Only those Proposers providing complete information as required will be considered for evaluation. The County will not contact the organization for correction of proposals and Proposers are strongly encouraged to carefully review their proposals for completeness and accuracy before submitting. For proposals to be considered responsive and move to the review process, the Proposer must, under Section 3, RFP Questionnaire:Acknowledge all required “confirmations.”Complete all required attachments, to include uploading any supplemental documents requested in attachments; and Submit the following materials as part of the proposal. New Project / Renewal Project ApplicationProof of Non-Profit Status (if applicable)Code of Conduct: Applicants must attach a code of conduct (or written standards of conduct). The code of conduct must comply with the requirements included in the “Conducting Business in Accordance with Ethical Standards,” as well as any program-specific requirements. These requirements include ethical standards related to conflicts of interest for procurements in eCFR :: 2 CFR 200.318 and eCFR :: 2 CFR 200.317, as well as HUD-specific conflict of interest standards. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure standards are compliant with the noted requirements. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)Applicant Assurances and Certifications (HUD-424B)Disclosure/Update Report (HUD-2880)Certification Regarding LobbyingDisclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (HUD-50070)Indirect Cost Rate Certification (HUD-426)Supporting Documentation for Replacement Reserve (if applicable)Supportive Service Requirement Agreement (policy, contract, occupancy agreement, or lease)Policy for Assessing Program Participant Need for Higher Level of Care (TH, RRH, PSH projects only)Policy for Assessing Program Participant Readiness to Move On to Unsubsidized or Other Permanent Housing (TH, RRH, PSH projects only)Approved Indirect Cost Rate Plan (if applicable)MOU for In-Kind Match (if applicable)Match Letter for Cash Match (if applicable)Data for Performance Measure Evaluation (New Projects Only)

CoC funds may be used to pay for the eligible costs listed in 24 CFR 578.49 through 578.55 and 578.59 through 578.63 when used for an eligible project type. Applicants are encouraged to read the complete list of eligible costs in the CoC Program Interim Rule located here: 24 CFR Part 578 --Continuum of Care Program.§ 578.49 Leasing§ 578.51 Rental assistance§ 578.53 Supportive services§ 578.55 Operating costs§ 578.59 Project administrative costs§ 578.61 Relocation costsTransitional Housing Projects MAY NOT apply for RENTAL ASSISTANCE dollars unless they are a government agency per eCFR :: 24 CFR Part 578 -- Continuum of Care Program. All non-profit providers must apply for leasing dollars if they intend on creating a transitional housing project. If an applicant applies for leasing dollars, the County will adjust the applicant's budget to meet HUD requirements, which may include moving funds to leasing dollars, a reduction in funding, or a change in number served or number of units.Indirect Costs for Federal FundingIndirect costs, (defined at 2 CFR 200.414) are those costs incurred for a common or joint purpose benefiting more than one cost objective, and not readily assignable to the cost objectives specifically benefited, without effort disproportionate to the results achieved. Applicants selected for funding pursuant to this funding opportunity may charge indirect costs to the award. See also 24 CFR 578.63 for additional Indirect Cost requirements.Administrative expenses are limited to no more than 10% of the total direct program costs as set by HUD. Applicants must ensure that their proposed budgets reflect this cap on administrative spending. Per the CFR, half of all administration budget goes to Pierce County Human Services and half goes to the provider. Providers must meet match for entire budget including full administrative expenses. Pierce County Human Services encourages all providers to apply for 10% admin.

HUD will review all project applications to determine if they meet the threshold requirement described below. The County will review all project applications (new and renewal) to ensure that thresholds are met for submission to HUD. Projects that do not meet the minimum thresholds below (i.e., does not receive the minimum number of Project Quality points specified) will be rejected.Permanent Supportive Housing: Renewal PSH projects must receive at least 3 out of 5 points available for this project type. Project applications that do not receive at least 3 points will be rejected.Up to 1 point: The type of housing proposed, including the number and configuration of units, will fit the needs of program participants.Up to 1 point: The type of supportive services and assistance that will be offered to program participants will ensure that the participant is able to successfully obtain and retain permanent housing and in a manner that fits their needs (e.g. transportation, safety planning, enhanced case management).Up to 1 point: The project will serve homeless individuals or families with a disability in accordance with 24 CFR 578.37(a)(1)(i).Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the average cost per household served for the project is reasonable per 2 CFR 200.404 Reasonable Costs.Up to 1 point: The project will be supplemented with resources from other public or private sources, that may include mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP.Rapid Rehousing: New and renewal RRH projects must receive 4 out of 6 points available for this project type. Projects that don’t receive at least 4 points will be rejected.Up to 1 point: The provision of tenant-based rental assistance will help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency within 24 months.Up to 2 points: The type of supportive services and assistance that will be offered to program participants (e.g., case management, substance use treatment, mental health treatment, and employment assistance) will ensure that the participant is able to successfully obtain self-sufficiency and exit homelessness.Up to 1 point: The applicant has previously operated or currently operates a homelessness project where, or has a plan in place to have, at least 50% of participants exit to permanent housing within 24 months and at least 50% of participants exit with employment income as reflected in HMIS, or has a plan in place to ensure this.Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the average cost per household served for the project is reasonable per 2 CFR 200.404 Reasonable Costs.Up to 1 point: The project will be supplemented with resources from other public or private sources, that may include mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP.Transitional Housing: New Transitional Housing projects must receive at least 6 out of 8 points available for this project type. New TH projects that do not receive at least 6 points will be rejected.Up to 2 points: Demonstrate that the project will provide and/or partner with other organizations to provide eligible supportive services that are necessary to assist program participants to obtain and maintain housing (i.e., case management, behavioral healthcare, employment training, etc.)Up to 1 point: The applicant has prior experience operating transitional housing or other projects that have successfully helped homeless individuals and families exit homelessness within 24 months or has a plan in place to ensure homeless individuals and families will exit homelessness within 24 months.Up to 1 point: The applicant has previously operated or currently operates a transitional housing or another homelessness project or has a plan in place to ensure that at least 50% of participants exit to a positive destination within 24 months and at least 50% of participants exit with employment income as reflected in HMIS or another data system used by the applicant.Up to 1 point: The project will be supplemented with resources from other public or private sources, that may include mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP.Up to 2 points: Describe how the proposed project will:Assess the service needs of program participants, andProvide individualized services for program participants during their time in Transitional Housing that will result in at least 20 hours per week of engagement in services, activities or employment for all program participants, except for a program participant over age 62 or who is an individual with handicaps as defined in 24 CFR 8.3 or with developmental disability as defined under 24 CFR 578.8 (examples of services or activities include case management, counseling, treatment, volunteering, work therapy, education, job training, community-building activities, etc.) Employment may continue to the 20 hours per week of engagement.Proposed project will create service plans for each program participant that includes:The services to be provided, when and how often services will be provided, by whom all services will be provided.Program participant goals, strategies for achieving those goals, and target dates for achievement to focus on improved health and wellness, housing stability, and increased employment income leading to financial stability and self-sufficiency.Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the average cost per household served for the project is reasonable per 2 CFR 200.404 Reasonable Costs.Supportive Services Only-Stand Alone (24 C.F.R. 578.37(a)(3) and 578.53): New SSO-Stand Alone project applications must receive at least 4 out of 5 points available for this project type. New SSO-Stand Alone projects that do not receive at least 4 points will be rejected.Up to 1 point: Supportive Services project is necessary to assist people in exiting homelessness, addressing barriers to stable housing (e.g., substance use disorder, unemployment, childcare, etc.) and increasing self-sufficiency and the Recipient will conduct an annual assessment of the service needs of the program participants.Up to 2 points: The proposed project has a strategy for providing supportive services to eligible program participants including those with histories of unsheltered homelessness and those who do not traditionally engage with supportive services.Up to 1 point: The project will be supplemented with resources from other public or private sources, that may include mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP.Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the average cost per household served for the project is reasonable per 2 CFR 200.404 Reasonable Costs.Supportive Services Only-Street Outreach: New SSO project applications that focus on street outreach and indicate so in their project application must receive at least 5 out of 6 points available for this project type. Projects that do not receive at least 5 points will be rejected.Up to 1 point: The project will be supplemented with resources from other public or private sources, that may include mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP.Up to 2 points: The proposed project has a strategy for providing supportive services to eligible program participants including those with histories of unsheltered homelessness and those who do not traditionally engage with supportive services.Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the applicant has a history of or a plan for, partnering with first responders and law enforcement to engage people living in places not meant for human habitation to access emergency shelter, treatment programs, reunification with family, transitional housing, or independent living. The applicant must cooperate and not interfere or impede with the enforcement of local laws such as public camping and public drug use laws and assist/be willing to assist first responders in their efforts to engage homeless individuals.Up to 1 point: The applicant has experience providing outreach services, or a plan for providing outreach services consistent with the activity description at 24 CFR 578.53(e) (13) and has a plan to or has demonstrated effectiveness at helping people successfully exit from places not meant for human habitation to emergency shelter, treatment programs, transitional housing or permanent housing programs.Up to 1 point: Demonstrate the average cost per household served for the project is reasonable per 2 CFR 200.404 Reasonable Costs.

Additional federal, State, or local funds may become available during the contracting cycle and allocated through this solicitation. Funding may only be awarded for the same scope of services as described in this solicitation. It is important to note, any contract awarded as a result of this procurement is contingent upon the availability of funding. If at any time during the term of the contract the funding relied upon for the contract is reduced, modified, or eliminated, or if the funding terms are modified, Pierce County reserves the right to amend the contract as appropriate or to terminate the contract.

Pierce County is a plaintiff in King County et al. v. Turner et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-00814-BJR (W.D. Wash.). In that case, the Court has issued preliminary instructions enjoining HUD from imposing or enforcing certain conditions on plaintiffs and their continuums, including Pierce County. A copy of the injunctions issued by the Court are attached as Exhibit E.HUD's FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition NOFO includes the following language relevant to enjoined grant conditions:[I]f any part or provision of the award agreement or terms of this NOFO are enjoined or held to be void or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, they shall be ineffective as to such jurisdiction and only to the extent of such prohibition or enjoinment and shall not invalidate or affect the legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions and applications of the Agreement and Notice. In the event the enjoinment or such provisions is stayed, dissolved, or reversed, the full terms of the award agreement and NOFO, including such provisions, will automatically become effective. This clause is self-executing and will become effective, binding and enforceable automatically upon issuance of this NOFO.HUD’s FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition NOFO is subject to active litigation, and there may be other applicable injunctions that impact this solicitation. Pierce County does not provide legal advice to applicants. Applicants are encouraged to consult their legal counsel should they have questions about the implications of participating in the CoC local application process.

This section provides a curated list of help articles addressing common questions and challenges proposers may encounter during the Request for Proposal process. The resources below are intended to offer clear guidance, practical solutions, and relevant information to support a smooth and successful submission. Proposers are encouraged to review these materials as needed to better understand requirements, resolve issues, and navigate the process with confidence.Vendor RegistrationFollowing a ProjectGetting Started with SubscriptionsHow to Submit a Question in OpenGovHow to Submit a Proposal Response in OpenGovHow to Edit or Withdraw a Proposal after Submission in OpenGov

Performance Measures may be changed or added during contract negotiation based on HUD. Performance MeasuresRRHPSH1Coordinated EntryPercent of housing project vacancies filled by CES100%100%Percent of accepted referrals from CES95%95%2Exits to Permanent Housing or Retained HousingPercent of participants exit to other Permanent Housing or those remaining in project at end of a given period80%90%3Average Length of Time to Move-InAverage length of time for participants to move into permanent housing unit (days)45 days30 daysAverage Length of Time in ProjectAverage length of time from project entry to project exit (days)24 monthsN/A4Utilization RatePercentage of beds or units that are OCCUPIED (housed) on a given night or on an average night over a period of time100%100%5Returns to HomelessnessPercentage of participants who have successfully exited the funded projects and subsequently returned to homelessness within a twelve (12) month period15%10%6Increase IncomePercent of participants that increase their earned income through any source from project entry date to project exit50%50%7Prioritizing Chronicity (PSH Only) N/A100%8Mainstream ServicesPercent of participants who are connected to mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, SNAP, and recovery programs.100%100%9Supportive ServicesPercent of participants who are offered supportive services to obtain and retain housing in a manner that fits their needs (e.g. transportation, safety planning, enhanced case management) 100%100%10HMIS Data Quality95%95%11HMIS Data Entry Timeliness 95%95% Performance Measures THSSO1Coordinated EntryPercent of housing project vacancies filled by CES100%N/APercent of accepted referrals from CES95%N/APercent of households connected to CESN/A50%2Exits to Permanent Housing or Retained HousingPercent of participants exit to other Permanent Housing or those remaining in project at end of a given period80%10%3Utilization RatePercentage of beds or units that are OCCUPIED (housed) on a given night or on an average night over a period of time.100%N/A4Returns to HomelessnessPercent of participants who have successfully exited funded projects and subsequently returned to homelessness within a twelve (12) month period15%15%5Increase IncomePercent of participants that increase their income through any source from project entry date to project exit50%30%6Mainstream ServicesPercent of participants who are connected to mainstream health, social, and employment programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SNAP100%100%7Supportive ServicesPercentage of households that participate in Supportive Services for at least 20 hours per week of engagement in services, activities, or employment for all program participants, except for a program participant over age 62 or who is an individual with handicaps or with a developmental disability. Employment may contribute to the 20 hours per week of engagement.100%N/A8HMIS Data Quality95%95%9HMIS Data Entry Timeliness95%95%

Only electronic submittal via the County's eProcurement Portal shall be accepted for this procurement. No hard copies, emails, or fax submittals shall be accepted. The accepted forms of submitted materials are .pdf, png., jpeg., and MS Office formats such as docx. and xlsx.

TH, RRH, and PSH projects must participate in the Coordinated Entry System and must accept referrals from the Coordinated Entry System for all program participants. SSO projects must connect households to the Coordinated Entry System.HUD has identified the following target populations:Elderly (defined by HUD as 55 and older) individuals and families.Disabled individuals or families.Families with minor children.Survivors of Domestic Violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.When implementing these preferences, all other federal fair housing and nondiscrimination requirements apply.Applicants must design proposed projects to serve the following homeless participant populations, consistent with the CoC program requirements: Category 1: Literally Homeless:Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence, meaning:Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation;Is living in a publicly or privately-operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); orIs exiting an institution where they have resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution.Category 4: Fleeing/ Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence:Any individual or family who:Is fleeing, or is attempting to flee, domestic violence or other like situations.Has no other residence; andLacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

The Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care shall generally prioritize eligible project types in the following order:Permanent Supportive Housing (renewal projects only)Rapid Rehousing (renewal projects only)Domestic Violence Projects (new projects only)Rapid Rehousing Transitional HousingRapid Rehousing for Families with Children (new projects only)Transitional Housing (new projects only)Supportive Services Only (Stand Alone and Outreach) (new projects only)Additional information can be found in Section 4.4 Funding Award and by reviewing the Continuum of Care Ranking and Review Process here: FY2026-Rank-and-Review-Process

Applicants must acknowledge and confirm each addendum and notice issued under this solicitation. The system will not allow final submission unless all required confirmations are checked.

Proposers should allow sufficient time to ensure timely receipt of the proposal by the County’s e-procurement System, OpenGov. Late responses will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified. The County assumes no responsibility for delays caused by Proposer's technical related system errors.

Reallocation is a process CoC’s use to shift funds as a whole or in part from existing eligible CoC renewal projects to create one or more new projects without decreasing the CoC’s ARD. The Greater Pierce County CoC anticipates reallocation of at least 40% of current projects to create new projects for Survivors of Domestic Violence (TH and RRH), Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing for Families with Children, Supportive Services Only-Stand Alone, and Supportive Services Only-Street Outreach. To create a transition project through the reallocation process, the CoC must wholly eliminate one or more projects and use those funds to create the single, new transition project.A transition project is an application to fund a NEW CoC project through the reallocation process to transition an eligible CoC renewal project from one project type to another eligible project type over a one-year period. The renewal project will be fully eliminated through reallocation. Transition project applications selected for funding must fully transition the project to the new project type by the end of the one-year contract term and may apply as a renewal in the next CoC Program Competition under its new project type.Renewal projects are encouraged to transition from existing PSH and RRH to create new projects for RRH for Families with Children or DV Survivors and Transitional Housing projects. Per the Ranking and Review Process, PSH projects will be listed in Tier 1 until we have reached 60% of the ARD, then will move to DV projects for all project types, RRH for Families with Children, TH, and SSO projects. If there are remaining dollars, then PSH and RRH will be placed at the end of Tier 2, if the applicant does not transition. If the project applicant transitions, they will be placed in alignment with the new project type application.

All proposals and any accompanying documentation become the property of the County and will not be returned.

Applicants must match all grant funds, except for leasing funds, with no less than 25 percent of funds or in-kind contribution from other sources. Applicants with cash match must submit match letters that clearly identify dates, fund source, eligible uses, and source. Applicants with in-kind match must submit memoranda of understanding (MOU) that clearly identify dates, services provided, and the cost associated with MOU and expectations. Applicants that intend to use program income as match must provide an estimate of how much program income will be used for the match. Match must be used on CoC eligible and enrolled households only, for CoC eligible activities only. Pierce County recommends all Permanent Supportive Housing projects and Transitional Housing projects use program income as match. Pierce County recommends projects do NOT apply more than 25% match to projects.