Lee County Southwest Florida #RFP230083BJB

Lee County Emergency Shelter Staffing Services Contract Award

Lee County is awarding contracts for emergency and disaster shelter staffing services to support operations at multiple county shelter locations during disaster activations. - Government Buyer: - Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Division of Procurement Management, and Public Safety Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Family Endeavors, Inc. (primary vendor) - SLSCO LTD. (secondary vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Emergency Shelter Staffing Services - Shelter Manager (up to 1600 hours per vendor) - Shelter Assistant Manager (up to 1600 hours per vendor) - Case Manager (up to 1614 hours per vendor) - General Shelter Staff (up to 8000 hours for Family Endeavors, 4814 for SLSCO) - Services provided on an as-needed, hourly basis for regular and overtime shifts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal grant requirements (FEMA, 2 CFR part 200) - Background screening for staff per Florida Statutes Chapter 435 - Comprehensive insurance coverage - Minimum 72-hour notice for staff mobilization - Strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations - Services support FEMA reimbursement eligibility - Places of Performance: - Up to 21 shelter locations including schools, recreation centers, and arenas across Lee County (e.g., Island Coast High School, Estero Recreation Center, Hertz Arena, South Fort Myers High School, Gateway High School) - Coordination with Lee County School District and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) - Contract Structure: - Initial three-year term with options to renew for up to three additional years - Services activated as needed, no guaranteed minimum order - Estimated contract value for SLSCO proposal: approximately $2.2 million; overall range likely $2M–$5M depending on activation frequency and staffing needs

Description

This solicitation is for shelter staffing services related to emergency and disaster response for Lee County, Florida. The contract involves providing all necessary labor, services, materials, equipment, tools, consumables, transportation, skills, and incidentals required to operate emergency shelters. The contract term is for an initial three-year period starting August 15, 2023, with an option to renew for an additional three years and further renewals subject to federal regulations. The solicitation is funded in part or in whole by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and requires compliance with federal grant requirements.

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