Item:
Title
Update on Durham County Homeless Day Shelter and Services Program RFP and Intent to Award Contract to Urban Ministries of Durham (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 5, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to receive an update on RFP No. 26-012, entitled Durham County Homeless Day Shelter and Services Program. Staff will provide background on the Day Shelter and Services program, including about the need for the program, community advocacy for the program, and the content of the RFP. Staff will notify the Board of the intent to award Urban Ministries of Durham with a contract for provision of a Day Shelter and Services Center in Durham County. The County Manager’s Office will be working with Urban Ministries of Durham to finalize the Scope of Work and Program Budget before bringing a finalized contract for Board approval.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Regional Leadership, Objective 4a (Develop Strategies to partner with stakeholders and identify funding resources to reduce housing insecurity) and Objective 4b (Develop and maintain permanent workforce and supportive housing, along with other strategies that address diverse housing needs).
Resource Persons: Samantha Smith, Management Analyst, Office of the County Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receives the update on the Day Shelter and Services Center.
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