06926P0008-Open-Ended RFx for DV Emergency Shelter Beds

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)/Human Resources Administration (HRA) is seeking qualified contractors to operate and maintain emergency shelter beds for survivors of domestic violence (DV) through this open-ended Request for Proposals (RFP/RFx). The contractors will provide emergency housing and support services that will deescalate crisis, maximize economic stability, and build clients’ support systems. Such services include, but are not limited to: temporary shelter, resident needs-assessments, support in securing permanent housing, information and referrals, individual and group counseling, client advocacy, employment assistance, children’s services, first aid, emergency food, security, cleaning and maintenance. Services would be provided twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year. • Temporary shelter • Resident needs-assessments • Support in securing permanent housing • Information and referrals • Individual and group counseling • Client advocacy • Employment assistance • Children’s services • First aid • Emergency food • Security • Cleaning and maintenance