Emergency Shelter Operations and Support Services

BC Housing is seeking a qualified nonprofit operator to run a 10-bed emergency shelter and provide client support services, with a maximum annual operating budget of $800,000.

British Columbia > British Columbia Housing Management Commission


General
Open
1070-2627-144
Nov 27, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 04, 2026 02:04 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
John Wu
jowu@bchousing.org
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

BC Housing seeks an experienced nonprofit operator to take over a 10-bed emergency shelter and provide year-round shelter operations and support services. The operator will provide accommodation, meals, hygiene and laundry services, housing-focused case planning and referrals, and support for clients experiencing homelessness, substance use, or mental health challenges. Services must follow a minimal-barrier, harm-reduction approach and include coordination with community providers. The selected operator must maintain staffing, facility operations, safety, and required client services, and submit an operating budget and staffing schedule within the stated maximum annual budget of $800,000. The proposal must address organizational experience, service delivery, community partnerships, operational capacity, budget and staffing, equity and inclusion, and reconciliation. Subcontracting is prohibited under the stated service requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS624221Temporary Shelters
PSCAK16HOUSING - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
emergency shelter operationshomelessness support servicessupportive housing services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 4, 2026-NRFP Issue Date
Nov 13, 2026 09:00 PM-Deadline for Enquiries
Nov 18, 2026-Deadline for Issuing Addenda
Nov 27, 2026 09:00 PM-Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Scored
No
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