City of Fresno PlanetBids #12700012

City of Fresno RFQ for Emergency Shelter Operations for Unsheltered Individuals

This opportunity from the City of Fresno seeks qualified agencies to operate emergency shelters for unsheltered individuals and families. - Government Buyer: - City of Fresno, Department of Planning and Development, Homeless Services Division - Services Requested: - Operation of 24-hour emergency shelters at multiple sites - Bed capacities per site: 50, 52, 53, 62, and 150 beds - Services include: two meals per day, case management, housing navigation, diversion screening, housing placement, health stabilization, and security - Maximum stay per resident: 90 days, with possible documented extensions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facilities must be permanent structures within Fresno city limits, accessible by transportation, and compliant with habitability standards - Minor facility improvements allowed; major repairs require prior approval - Adherence to Housing First and low-barrier shelter principles - Coordination with community resources and annual inspections - Contract Details: - One-year initial term, with two possible one-year extensions - Budgets vary by site, up to $2.5 million for the largest site - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items; all requested items are services

Description

The City of Fresno is seeking agencies to provide Emergency Shelter operations for unsheltered individuals in the City of Fresno. Emergency Shelters will provide 24-hour emergency shelter with low-barrier access to dormitory or private accommodations and on-site, housing-focused services including diversion, housing placement, connection to community resources, and stabilization of health issues. The shelters aim to provide a safe, supportive environment with wraparound services to help residents attain permanent housing by rebuilding their support network and addressing the causes of homelessness. The contract duration is one year with two possible one-year extensions. Submissions must be made electronically via Planet Bids by September 30, 2026, at 3 p.m. PDT, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 11 a.m.

View original listing