Emergency Homeless Shelter and Supportive Services

Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking providers to operate emergency shelter and warming services and provide case management for people experiencing homelessness during the cold-weather season, with $1,085,000 available.

Erie County > Purchasing Department > Department of Social Services


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rfp-a2026-053vf
Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM
$1,085,000.00
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
carrie.godfrey@erie.gov
+17168586086
95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
OnBase Unity Form
Appendix A: Proposal to Provide Service, Appendix B: Fiscal Form, Appendix C: Supplemental Information

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Erie County Department of Social Services, Attn: Carrie Godfrey, 95 Franklin Street, Room 804, Buffalo, NY 14202
Description

Erie County Department of Social Services seeks qualified agencies to provide emergency shelter and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness during the cold-weather season. The scope includes operating a low-barrier shelter and daytime warming services, providing light refreshments and case management, supporting access to permanent housing, tracking stays and case-management activity, and entering client data into the Homeless Management Information System. Services are expected to operate 24/7 regardless of temperature, with overnight shelter generally operating from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The provider must coordinate with community partners and meet staffing, safety, reporting, and trauma-informed service requirements. Available funding is $1,085,000, with additional funding potentially available subject to approval. Reimbursement is fee-for-service, and the budget must reflect a per-night cost. The contract is for a one-year term with the option to renew for additional terms, subject to funding, approvals, and performance. Proposals must include three separately uploaded sections: Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C; printed submissions are permitted if uploading is not possible.

Classification Codes
NAICS624221Temporary Shelters
PSCAQ96OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
homeless emergency shelterhomeless case managementwarming center operations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 21, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposals Due
Nov 1, 2026-Selection Made
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
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