Specifications include, but are not limited to: Firms or non-profit organizations to provide for a homelessness safe parking service. The City of Gilroy (City) is seeking proposals from qualified firms or non-profit organizations (Applicants) to provide services to create a safe parking program and site for those residents experiencing homelessness in the City. The expectations of the program developed for this proposal include the following: A. The safe parking area hours of operation will be seven (7) days a week. Suggested hours of operation are 7:00 pm to 8:00 am. Hours of operation may be adjusted based on program need, weather conditions, or budget. Participants shall be allowed to stay in the lot for a minimum of 12 hours daily. B. Applicant will ensure site security during hours of operation. Security staff shall provide coverage on the lot site at least one-half hour prior to and one-half hour after the operational hours. Therefore, security services shall be at the lot for at least 13 hours daily. Security shall ensure that participants park their vehicles within the defined boundaries of the Safe Parking Program at all times. Initial violations to this or any policy shall result in a warning. All violations should be documented in a written format and must be provided to both the participant and City administrative staff. Participants shall be exited and suspended from the program after multiple repeated violations. In addition, there shall be zero tolerance for acts of aggression at the site. Security shall monitor for acts of aggression and remove clients from the lot immediately if it is deemed to jeopardize safety for program participants. Security shall inform City administrative staff of any acts of aggression and/or safety concerns immediately. C. Applicant will secure the following required services to be available on-site: a. Toilets with handwashing facilities (Required). b. Showers (Required).
