Emergency Shelter Operations

The City of Fresno is seeking community-based organizations to operate emergency shelters for unsheltered individuals, providing 24-hour low-barrier shelter with housing-focused services including case management, housing placement, and health stabilization.

City of Fresno > Planning and Development Department


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Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM
Aug 12, 2026 05:20 PM
$2,500,000.00
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
issiahs.garcia@fresno.gov
+15596218031
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Fresno is soliciting proposals from community-based organizations to operate emergency shelters for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The selected vendors will provide 24-hour low-barrier shelter accommodations, including dormitory or private rooms, with on-site housing-focused services such as diversion pre-screening, case management, housing search and placement, and health stabilization. Services must adhere to Housing First principles and include two meals per day. The contract is for one year with two possible one-year extensions. Funding is available for multiple shelter sites with varying bed capacities, with budgets ranging from $1,100,000 to $2,500,000 per site, or up to $22,000 per bed for proposed sites. Vendors may propose to operate one or multiple sites. The selected vendors will be required to enter data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and meet performance goals including a 90% bed occupancy rate, 65% safe exit rate, and 25% permanent housing exit rate.

Classification Codes
NAICS624221Temporary Shelters
PSCAK16HOUSING - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
emergency shelter operationshomeless servicescase management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 12, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Sep 2, 2026-Pre-Bid Meeting (optional)
Sep 16, 2026-Q&A Deadline
Sep 30, 2026-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Abuse & Molestation and Medical Malpractice) — $2,000,000.00
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Documents
TitleDate Posted
Public NoticeAug 06, 2026 05:01 PM
Request for QualificationsAug 12, 2026 10:17 AM
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