Emergency Shelter

The City of Orlando has awarded a contract to the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. to provide emergency shelter services. The contract is for a period of 8 months, from February 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020, and may be renewed. The vendor will provide overnight accommodation for individuals deemed to be in a dangerous situation by the Orlando Police Department. The services will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the City of Orlando will partially cover the costs. The key aspects of the contract include: • The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc. will provide emergency shelter services to individuals in need. • The services will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • The City of Orlando will partially cover the costs of the services. • The contract is for a period of 8 months, from February 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020. • The contract may be renewed. • The vendor will provide a temporary badge and admit individuals to the relevant facility. • The vendor will provide a towel, linens, and a hygiene pack to individuals. • The vendor will advise individuals to report to the Coalition Intake Center the following morning. • There is no guarantee that individuals will be able to remain beyond the first night.