Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #2025 419 Emancipation Operator
Houston Seeks Operator for 24/7 Homeless Resource and Stabilization Center at 419 Emancipation Avenue
Posted
December 12, 2025
Respond By
January 24, 2026
Identifier
2025 419 Emancipation Operator
NAICS
624221, 624229, 623220, 624230
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations or local government entities to operate a 24/7 homeless resource and stabilization center at 419 Emancipation Avenue for a three-year term. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department - Facility and Services Requested: - Operation and management of a 24/7 resource and stabilization center for unsheltered homeless individuals - Trauma-informed, short-term housing and immediate access to services - Homeless shelter services, safe housing, health care, substance abuse and rehabilitation, and behavioral health services - Funding and Duration: - Approximately $30 million in funding from CDBG-Disaster Recovery 24 and local sources - Three-year contract term - Unique Requirements: - Trauma-informed care and rapid resolution strategies - Focus on transitioning participants to permanent housing and sustainable life skills - Detailed documentation and participation in a virtual pre-application conference required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - 419 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX (facility location)
Description
The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations and local government entities to operate the facility at 419 Emancipation Avenue for three years. The facility will serve as a 24/7 resource and stabilization center providing trauma-informed, short-term housing and immediate access to services for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The project is supported by approximately $30 million in funding from CDBG-Disaster Recovery 24 and local sources. The primary goal is to transition participants to permanent housing and provide sustainable life skills.