Bid guide
How to bid on Emergency Solicitation for DHS City Sanctuary Facilities from NYC Homeless Services
What the agency is buying
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is seeking vendors to identify and operate facilities for up to 5,000 asylum-seeking families and individuals. This is an emergency procurement to house these populations in New York City.
Vendors can propose to handle facility operations, service delivery, or both. The facilities could include commercial hotels or similar sites throughout NYC. This is a significant opportunity for firms that can quickly mobilize resources to support humanitarian efforts.
Key dates and deadlines
This is an open-ended solicitation, meaning proposals are accepted continuously until all capacity needs are met. The stated deadline is December 31, 2099 at 2:00 PM ET, but proposals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
A critical requirement is the ability to provide services on 24 hours' notice. An information session was held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with experience in facility management, hospitality, social services, or emergency response. Vendors should be capable of procuring and operating large-scale housing solutions, potentially up to 5,000 units.
The solicitation is open to vendors who can manage either the operational aspects of a facility, the service delivery requirements for residents, or both. Firms must be prepared for rapid deployment.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to find the original source on NYC's Current Solicitations list. You can locate this specific solicitation by its Vendor Source ID: 95258 or by its title.
To view the full documents or submit your proposal, you will need to search the Vendor Source ID on City Record Online or register a free vendor account in PASSPort. Only electronic proposal submissions will be accepted.
Tips for a competitive response
Given the emergency nature and 24-hour readiness requirement, clearly demonstrate your firm's immediate capacity and experience in rapid deployment. Highlight any prior work with similar populations or in emergency housing situations.
Specify whether your proposal covers facility operations, service delivery, or both. Provide a clear plan for how you would identify and operate facilities, and how you would meet the diverse needs of families with children, adult couples, and individual adults. Emphasize your ability to scale operations quickly.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from NYC Homeless Services; the original posting controls.