Dear partners:
On behalf of the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) Board of Directors, the RFI-RFP Workgroup invites you to respond to the attached Request for Information (RFI) regarding the future structuring and procurement of three key CoC staffing roles:
- Collaborative Applicant
- Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead
- Coordinated Entry System (CES) Lead(s)
The purpose of this RFI is to:
- Gather input from qualified organizations and community partners on the scope, structure, and funding needed for these roles.
- Invite feedback on potential innovations, efficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen the CoC’s homeless response system.
- Inform the Board’s strategy for an upcoming competitive procurement process.
The RFI is exploratory and does not constitute a commitment to award funding or proceed with a specific procurement outcome.
Important Dates:
- Release Date: September 4, 2025
- Q&A Deadline: September 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. MST
- Response Due Date: October 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m. MST
Please review the RFI and the provided Response Template for full details.
We encourage all eligible entities—including current CoC partners and prospective new partners from local, regional, and national networks—to consider submitting a response.
Thank you for your consideration and for your commitment to strengthening the homeless response system in Maricopa County.
Sincerely,
RFI-RFP Workgroup
On behalf of the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Board of Directors
Maricopa.RFI.RFP.Workgroup@gmail.com