Opportunity
Westchester County Westchestercounty #43001
Westchester County seeks vendors for Grasslands Homeless Shelter operations and specialized treatment services
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
43001
NAICS
624221, 623990
Westchester County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified vendors to operate the Grasslands Homeless Shelter and provide specialized treatment services for designated populations. - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Social Services - Office of Temporary Housing Assistance - Scope of Services: - 24/7 operation and management of the Grasslands Homeless Shelter (capacity: 149 residents) - Case management, supportive services, meals, transportation for official business and recreational activities - Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations - Specialized Model Treatment Services (SMTS) for up to 25 homeless level 2 and 3 sex offenders - Includes shelter monitoring, transportation, travel itinerary management, alert and notification protocols, case management, housing search assistance, and quarterly staff training - Unique Requirements: - Specialized treatment and monitoring for sex offenders - Comprehensive administrative and overhead cost documentation - Mandatory facility walk-through for proposers - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposers must submit detailed cost proposals, personnel allocations, and budget justifications - Contract term is one year, with up to four one-year renewal options - Annual budget submissions required for each year of performance
Description
The County of Westchester, through its Department of Social Services, is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to operate the Grasslands Homeless Shelter located at 25 Operations Drive, Valhalla, New York. The scope includes providing related services for all persons approved by the County and placed at the facility. Additionally, the contractor must provide specialized model treatment services for homeless level 2 and level 3 sex offenders placed at the shelter. The solicitation includes mandatory attendance at a facility walk-through and submission of detailed proposals including cost and certification documents.