How to bid on overnight center management for the City of Lansing

What Lansing is seeking

The City of Lansing HRCS is seeking a community organization to manage an overnight center for unsheltered people experiencing homelessness during Code Blue severe-weather alerts in the 2026–2027 season.

This is a formal request for proposals, solicitation RFP/27/062. It may suit organizations with relevant community-service experience and the ability to manage an overnight center.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Submit before the deadline through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. Check the full notice and any addenda for submission instructions, and allow time to complete the portal steps.

Who may be a good fit

This opportunity is for a community organization interested in managing an overnight center serving people experiencing homelessness during severe-weather alerts. Organizations should assess whether their experience and capacity match that work before preparing a proposal.

How to access and respond

The solicitation is posted on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct or follow the submission method stated in the notice. Review all documents and addenda before sending your proposal.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the RFP closely and organize your response around the requirements and evaluation information it provides. Answer each requested item directly and make it easy for reviewers to find the relevant details.

Explain your organization’s relevant experience and how it would manage the work described in the RFP. Check that all required materials are included, follow the stated format, and submit early enough to address any portal issues.