Description
The Steuben County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals to open and operate a warming center, centrally located near Bath, NY, to accommodate the Code Blue Season from December 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. The warming center should be able to accept homeless individuals, situational homeless, or transient populations and provide services such as cots, shower facilities, laundry access, snacks, and light meals. The contractor will be responsible for staffing, security, and transportation. The contract term will be from December 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with the option to renew for four additional terms of 12 months each.
Key points to consider:
• The contractor must provide a solid transportation service plan and ensure accessibility to bus routes.
• The contractor must maintain timely communication with the Department and report numbers served by 10 am each day.
• The contractor must complete a needs assessment for each individual to allow for accurate reporting in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• The contractor must use culturally sensitive practices, trauma-informed principles, and solution-focused techniques when working with individuals.
• The contractor must provide appropriate services to individuals with special needs, including language translation services.