Funding for this proposal will prioritize tenants who do not have access to the traditional housing market due to housing related barriers to application (e.g. criminal history, arson, sex offense status, debt, etc.). Tenants will be referred from the OHAE Team. The units preferred for this contract will be one (1) bedroom apartments, near public transportation, grocery centers, and must be able to pass an NSPIRE inspection prior to each episode of tenancy. Units that are ADA compliant, or ADA adaptable are preferred. These units are not to be transitional housing. Rental subsidies can be up to 130% of Fair Market Rate based on the area where the unit is located. This second round of Global Leasing RFP is seeking contracts with businesses statewide. Preferred counties include Spokane, Pierce, King, Thurston, Yakima, Grays Harbor, and Snohomish. Respondents for this RFP must be the primary leasing agent for tenant referrals. Successful applicants will engage in apartment search, outreach, and leasing to secure units preferred by HCS clients. They will also monitor turnover of the contracted number of units. Units can be owned/operated by the contractor or can be leased by the contractor and subleased to HCS clients. All initial client subleases must have an end date that coincides with the end date of the Global Lease and fully comply with all Washington State Landlord Tenant Laws. This is a one-year contract. We anticipate releasing a new RFP for the next contracting period. Contract extensions may be a possibility.
