Notice of Intent for 2026 Victoria Point-in-Time Count Enumeration

Notice is hereby given that Capital Regional District (the “CRD”), intends to directly award a Funding Agreement to conduct the 2026 Point-in-Time Count enumeration for the Victoria Census Metropolitan Area for a term of (1) year at an estimated value of $69,930.  Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria  216-852 Fort Street  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada  V8W 1H8  CRD has chosen not to proceed with a competitive process for the following business reasons:  

The proposed direct award is consistent with Section 8 of the CRD Procurement Policy, which permits non‑competitive procurement from a non‑profit organization.  

The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria (CSPC) is a non‑profit organization with longstanding and specialized expertise in coordinating Point‑in‑Time Counts and homelessness enumerations in the Victoria Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).  

CSPC has successfully delivered multiple PiT Counts for the CRD, including the most recent 2025 Point‑in‑Time Count and Survey, and has demonstrated an in‑depth understanding of local homelessness systems, service providers, and community partners.  

Continuity of methodology, data collection practices, and regional coordination is critical to meeting federal Reaching Home program requirements and ensuring consistency and comparability of PiT Count results across years.  

In the most recent competitive procurement for PiT Count services (2025), CSPC was the only organization to submit a compliant proposal.   CSPC has demonstrated alignment with the above considerations. Based on demonstrated experience, regional knowledge, and established partnerships, CSPC is uniquely positioned to deliver the required 2026 Point‑in‑Time Count for the Victoria CMA within the required timeframe and funding envelope.