The City of Tucson has released a COVID-19 related Request for Letters of Interest from agencies currently contracting with the City of Tucson to provide supportive services to homeless persons.
Download the Request for Letters of Interest here.
Questions about this Request for Letters of Interest should be directed to Jodie Barnes at Jodie.Barnes@tucsonaz.gov.
Background
The City of Tucson is releasing this Request for Letters of Interest from eligible non-profits with capacity and experience operating eviction prevention programs. Agencies must have the ability to guarantee payments to landlords and provide payments to landlords in a timely manner. The City may issue a separate request for interest for the administration of mortgage assistance at a later date. This solicitation is solely for the purpose of providing rental and/or utility assistance.
Due Date & Submission
Interested agencies must submit the LOI documents to the City of Tucson by 12:00 pm, July 20, 2020 to Jodie.Barnes@tucsonaz.gov. Agencies responding to the RFI should provide a document on the agency’s letterhead responding to the questions and instructions provided in the Request for Letters of Interest.
Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is Tucson's winter severe-weather emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. ODF goes into effect when weather predictions are for overnight temperatures of 40°F or lower with rain, 35°F or lower without rain, or when wind chill factors indicate a health hazard from exposure. You do not need an ID or a TB card to participate in ODF.
