07122P0010-Shelter and Overnight Facilities for Homeless Families with Children

The Department of Homeless Services is seeking qualified vendors to operate Tier II residences for families with children who have no other housing options available. The residences will provide temporary housing accommodations and social services to homeless families until viable housing alternatives become available. The goal of this RFP is to procure high-quality, borough-based shelters for homeless families with children that will enable these families to quickly obtain viable housing within the community. • The contractor must have tax-exempt not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. • The contractor must have at least three years of successful demonstrated experience in providing social services to vulnerable populations. • The contractor must provide social services, assistance in seeking permanent housing, assistance in seeking employment, and linkages to childcare and medical and behavioral health care and recreation services. • The contractor must have a system for recording and tracking all maintenance and repair functions. • The contractor must furnish to the Department on an annual basis an inventory of all furnishings, equipment, and supplies purchased with department funds.