Children's Shelter Operations

Union County, New Jersey, is seeking a contractor to operate its 24/7 children's shelter, including staffing, youth care, education, transportation, and related support services.

Union County > Department of Human Services > Division of Purchasing


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Nov 13, 2026 04:00 PM
Oct 20, 2026 01:11 PM
11 months base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
ucbids@ucnj.org
+19085274130
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, USA
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County of Union - Purchasing Division - 2nd Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Description

The County of Union seeks one contractor to operate its children's shelter for youth generally ages 12–17. The program requires at least four guaranteed beds, with capacity for up to six, and round-the-clock shelter operations. The contractor is responsible for staffing and supervision, intake and records, education, meals, recreation, transportation, facility maintenance, and coordination with county and state agencies. Medical, dental, and psychological services must also be provided or arranged. The facility must meet New Jersey licensing and shelter standards and be located within approximately 45 minutes of the Union County Courthouse under normal driving conditions. The initial contract period is February 1 through December 31, 2027, with up to four 12-month extensions for 2028–2031. Proposals must include a per-diem rate and itemized budgets for each year, along with organizational and staffing information, an implementation and management plan, operating procedures, references, and the required forms and supporting materials. A $20,000 bid guarantee is required; proposals over $29,000 also require a consent of surety or a certified check for the full proposal amount.

Classification Codes
NAICS624110Child and Youth Services
PSCG099Other Social Services
Smart Codes
children's shelter operationsyouth residential careyouth transportation services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 13, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline and Public Opening (optional)
Second-floor conference room for the public opening; proposals must be received by the Division of Purchasing by the deadline.
Dec 10, 2026-Anticipated Contract Award
Dec 11, 2026-Anticipated Official Award Notification
Feb 1, 2027-Services Commence
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
  • Sexual Abuse or Molestation Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Crime Insurance — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — $20,000.00
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 4 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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