Supportive Housing Fund – Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) and Submission Process

The Province is taking action to support people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

In 2018, the Province launched the Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund to fund operations of Support Housing across B.C.  Through Budget 2018 and 2023, the Province committed $2.3 billion in capital investments to deliver 5,700 supportive housing units with 24/7 onsite support services.

Request for Pre-Qualification

A Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) is now open for non-profits interested in operating Supportive Housing.

The deadline to submit applications for pre-qualification is November 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm PT.

Following the evaluation of RFPQ submissions, respondents who meet the evaluation criteria will be placed on Source Lists of Pre-qualified Operators, specified by Health Authority region.

When a regional Supportive Housing site is identified, BC Housing will invite pre-qualified operators on the corresponding Source List to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Who should submit for pre-qualification?

All non-profit housing providers interested in operating supportive housing are encouraged to respond to the RFPQ process.

Note: Pre-qualification criteria requires experience accommodating the needs of individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Supportive Housing Operator Responsibilities

Providers selected to operate these projects will provide support services including, but not limited to:

• minimum of two 24/7 staffing
• a meal program
• supporting residents to maintain their residencies, such as: directly assisting with room de-cluttering, resident rent contribution and/or repayment plans
• individual or group support services such as: life skills, community information, social and recreational programs
• connecting residents to community supports and services such as: education, employment, health, life skills, long-term housing
• case planning and resident needs assessment, including the Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT)
• assistance in accessing income assistance, pension benefits, disability benefits, obtaining a BC identification card, or establishing a bank account as appropriate

Learn more about Supportive Housing

Recorded Information Session

This video offers a detailed overview of Supportive Housing and a step-by-step guide on eligibility, program requirements and how to apply.

Submission requirements and RFPQ documents

Details on the Supportive Housing pre-qualification submission requirements can be found in the RFPQ document and appendices below:

• SHF RFPQ Building BC - Supportive Housing Fund (2024)
• SHF RFPQ – Appendix A – Sample Operator Agreement
• SHF RFPQ – Appendix B – Submission Form (fillable)
• SHF RFPQ – Appendix C – Identified Region(s) and Community(ies) (fillable)
• SHF RFPQ – Appendix D – Response Template (fillable)
• SHF RFPQ – Addendum 1 – Pre-recorded Information Session
• SHF RFPQ – Addendum 2 – Questions and Answers
   

RFPQ important dates

Delivery of RFPQ submissions

Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods:

1. BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit a submission using BC Bid. Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic submission using the system, or
2. Email to BC Housing: [email protected]