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Adopt a Resolution Awarding Operation of the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to the Council-Selected Operator, of Outreach Ministries International, Inc., Based on Ranking and Recommendation Provided by the Evaluation Committee, and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Agreement and Return to City Council for Final Contract Approval (CD)
MEETING DATE:
January 27, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution awarding operation of the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter to the Council-Selected operator, of Outreach Ministries International, Inc., based on ranking and recommendation provided by the evaluation committee, and authorizing Staff to negotiate an agreement and return to City Council for final contract approval.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified nonprofit organization to operate the Lodi Access Center and Emergency Shelter, a 24/7 low-barrier facility intended to provide immediate access to shelter, navigation services, and connections to housing and supportive resources. On October 1, 2025, City Council approved the draft RFP and authorized its release. The RFP emphasized operational readiness, staffing capacity, fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and the ability to deliver comprehensive services in coordination with local and regional partners.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS:
The RFP process followed the timeline below:
* October 1, 2025 - Draft RFP approved by City Council and release authorized
* October 2, 2025 - RFP released
* October 22, 2025 - Virtual pre-proposal meeting
* November 3, 2025 - Proposals due
* November 4 - 17, 2025 - Eligibility determination
* December 2, 2025 - Evaluation Committee meeting to review and score eligible proposals
* December 10, 2025 - Evaluation Committee interviews of top three proposers and fina...
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