RFP for Connect Shelters for Purchase And Use

The City of Long Beach is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to purchase and use 12 modular Connect Shelters units, providing 33 single-occupancy units, preferably for use as interim housing for people experiencing homelessness. The City requires the awarded organization to demonstrate financial feasibility, identify project relocation and operation funding, and provide a business plan for ongoing operation of the units. The proposal should include a narrative proposal, cost proposal, and mandatory attachments. • The City's goal is to identify a financially feasible organization to purchase the modular units. • The awarded organization will be responsible for the transportation of the units from the City's storage facility. • The City does not have funds to assist with assessment, transportation, installation, or ongoing operations for the units. • The awarded organization shall understand that Connect Shelters is no longer operating and is purchasing the units in an "as is" condition. • The awarded organization shall provide a business plan for ongoing operation of the units, demonstrating its intent to provide interim housing for people experiencing homelessness.