Mercer County Granicus #DHS2026-11

Mercer County Solicits Emergency Shelter Bed Services for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Mercer County Department of Human Services, Division of LGBTQIA+, is seeking proposals for emergency shelter bed services dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth in Mercer County. - Government Buyer: - Mercer County Department of Human Services, Division of LGBTQIA+ - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of a permanent, year-round emergency shelter bed for LGBTQIA+ youth - Service must offer rapid access to safety, emergency shelter, and stabilizing support - Structured, affirming response for youth experiencing sudden homelessness, family rejection, or unsafe living conditions - Quantities and Details: - One (1) emergency shelter bed service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service must be affirming and specifically tailored to LGBTQIA+ youth - Must provide immediate, year-round access and support - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with two one-year extension options - Total available funding is $52,000

Description

The Mercer County Department of Human Services, Division of LGBTQIA+, is soliciting proposals for Emergency Shelter Bed Services for LGBTQIA+ Youth. The contract period is from September 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with two one-year options to extend. The program aims to establish a permanent, year-round emergency shelter bed exclusively for Mercer County residents who identify as LGBTQIA+ youth and are experiencing sudden homelessness, family rejection, or unsafe living conditions. The service provides rapid access to safety, emergency shelter, and stabilizing support with a structured and affirming response.

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