07122P0013 - Shelter and Overnight Facilities for Homeless Adult Families

The Department of Homeless Services is seeking proposals for the operation of shelter and overnight facilities for homeless adult families. The goal of this RFP is to procure high-quality, borough-based shelters that will enable families to quickly obtain permanent housing within the community. The shelters will provide temporary housing accommodations and social services to homeless families until viable housing alternatives become available. The selected proposer will be responsible for providing intake, case management, and residential services, as well as supportive services, housing and employment placement services, and security and facilities management. Some key aspects of the RFP include: • 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 and operating residences for the homeless. • The contractor must develop a system for recording and tracking all maintenance and repair functions. • The contractor must submit monthly invoices for DHS review and provide hourly rounds on floors where families reside. • The contractor must maintain the building in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and City Laws and regulations governing the operation of the building.