Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center Project Updates

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center has made positive strides forward. Over the past few months, the City of Vallejo was awarded additional funds, finalized the purchase and sale of the property, and released an Operator RFP.

The City was awarded $1.5 million from the Solano County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and $1,082,582 from CAP Solano JPA of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) funding and Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV) funding. Additionally, the Housing Commission and City Council allocated $750,000 from FY 2023-2024 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. These funds have been instrumental in helping move the project forward.

Additionally, the City of Vallejo has finalized the purchase and sale of the Navigation Center location. The property where the Navigation Center will be built is located on the parcel with the address of 1937 Broadway St. The Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center is currently in the design phase and plans to release its Construction Bid in Fall 2023.

On May 8, 2023, the City published the Request for Proposals (RFP) to find an operator to manage the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center. The City of Vallejo is soliciting proposals from qualified applicants to operate and deliver services at the Navigation Center. The Awarded Provider will provide social services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and assist with their transition into their next stage of housing. The deadline for submission is June 16, 2023 and the City anticipates notifying the Awarded Provider in July 2023.

The City anticipates that the Navigation Center will begin to welcome participants in the Summer of 2024.

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