Emergency Solicitation for the DHS City Sanctuary Facilities

The NYC Department of Homeless Services is issuing an emergency solicitation to procure and operate up to 5,000 housing units (e.g., hotels or similar facilities) for asylum‑seeking families and individuals across New York City. Vendors may propose to manage only the operational side, the service‑delivery side, or both, and proposals will be evaluated on a rolling basis until capacity needs are satisfied. The contract is open‑ended, requiring vendors to be ready to provide services on 24‑hour notice and to submit proposals immediately. • Operate or manage up to 5,000 sanctuary housing units in NYC (commercial hotels or comparable facilities). • Scope includes facility procurement, day‑to‑day operations, and/or service delivery for families, couples, and individuals. • Open‑ended, rolling‑review solicitation; vendors must be able to respond within 24 hours of request. • Information session held Aug 8, 2022; electronic submissions only; due 12/31/2099.