Durham County Ionwave #RFP 26-012

Award for Durham County Homeless Day Shelter and Services Program

Durham County has awarded a contract for the operation of a Homeless Day Shelter and Services Program to Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. - Government Buyer: - Durham County Purchasing Division (Finance Department) - Contracting office located at 201 E. Main Street, 7th Floor, Durham, NC - Awarded Vendor: - Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. - Program Scope: - Operation of a pilot day shelter and services center for individuals experiencing homelessness - Services include: - Daily shelter operation (Monday through Friday minimum; preference for 365 days/year, 8:00am–6:00pm) - Intake, needs assessment, and case management - Referrals to services (including those not provided on-site) - Support for accessing resources, stable housing, employment, hygiene, laundry, mail, and internet access - Reasonable costs allowed for repairs, maintenance, and upfit of the service space - Proposers were required to define their target subpopulations and service structure - Contract Value and Duration: - Up to $350,000 for a 12-month period (with up to 3 months for start-up and at least 9 months of operation) - Some documents reference a possible 16-month term post-award - Unique Requirements: - Shelter must be located in an accessible area near Downtown Durham - Low-barrier access and appropriate staffing/security required - No specific requirements for serving families versus individuals; flexibility for proposers - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a services contract

Description

Durham County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 26-012) to solicit qualified firms to provide a Pilot Day Shelter and Services Center for individuals experiencing homelessness. The program aims to operate a day shelter with services including intake, needs assessment, referrals, and facilitation to help clients access resources and stable housing. The contract budget is up to $350,000, with a required operation period of 12 months, including a start-up phase. Proposals were due by September 30, 2025, and the award was made to Urban Ministries of Durham Inc.

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