Bid guide
How to bid on medically vulnerable emergency shelters for Vermont DAIL
What Vermont is seeking
The Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living, working with the Department for Children and Families Office of Economic Opportunity, seeks to develop and demonstrate an emergency shelter model with care and services for medically vulnerable people whose needs are not met at other shelters.
The project will support at least one and up to two shelters, depending on capacity. The estimated value is $1,801,500. The work location is statewide.
Deadline and timing
The RFP was published October 1, 2026. Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Submit your response as the posting directs before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to confirm the required submission method and prepare your materials.
Who this opportunity may suit
Eligible applicants include Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and other public or private organizations that meet state requirements to receive grant funds for the activities described in the notice.
This opportunity is relevant to organizations in social services and health care services that can provide emergency shelter and care for medically vulnerable people.
How to find the bid documents and respond
Click “View original source” to open the bid preview on the Vermont Business Registry & Bid System. You do not need to log in to view the preview.
Read the posting for the description, work location, and instructions for obtaining bid documents. Documents typically come from the listed contact. Follow the posting’s response instructions and submit before the close date.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Read the full notice and bid documents carefully, then organize your response around the stated requirements. Explain how your organization would provide shelter, care, and services for the medically vulnerable people described in the solicitation.
Describe your relevant experience and capacity clearly, and check that every requested item is included. If you need clarification or documents, use the contact information provided in the posting: Angela Smith-Dieng, (802) 241-2401.
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 Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living; the original posting controls.