FY 2025-2026 Housing Access Services (Service Code 089)

Redwood Coast Regional Center is soliciting proposals for the development of Housing Access Services providers that will incorporate the OOMM roommate matching platform into their Individual Housing Transition Services. The OOMM roommate matching service was enhanced to be user friendly for individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing. Up to $50,000 is available in start-up funding for a service provider offering these Housing Access Services, for training and office setup. Ongoing funding will be provided using service code 089. The selected applicant will have a primary office in Humboldt County. Please see the full RFP link below for more information.

RFP Orientation/Bidder’s Conference – October 21, 2025, 3pm via ZOOM. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84991350764

TIMELINE:

TaskCompletion Date
Notice of Release of Request for ProposalOctober 10, 2025
RFP Orientation via ZoomOctober 21, 2025
Proposal Submissions Due to RCRCDecember 1, 2025
Evaluation of Proposals by Selection CommitteeDecember 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Applicant Interviews (invitation only)January 15, 2026
Approval Issued and Notification Emailed to ApplicantsFebruary 15, 2026
Service Provider Startup Funds Contract Fully ExecutedNo later than June 30, 2026

Statewide Housing Access RFP Link

RFP Orientation/Bidder’s Conference Link

For questions regarding the RFP, interested parties should contact:
Leah Thompson
Community Resource Coordinator-CPP
707-616-2206
Email: lthompson@redwoodcoastrc.org