Homelessness Government Bids & RFPs

Offers are due by Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CST.

The maximum amount payable by the City under this agreement is not to exceed $6. 7 million over a 5-year period. Payments are processed upon receipt and approval of complete and accurate payment requests and supporting documentation.

Grantee warrants that all services provided under this agreement shall be fully and timely performed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted community standards and, if applicable, professional standards and practices.

Proposals will be evaluated based on Program Design (35 points), Data-Informed Program Management (25 points), Experience (15 points), and Cost Effectiveness (25 points), aiming for the best value to the city.

Offerors must have the financial and practical ability, resources, expertise, past performance, and a positive compliance history with all City ordinances to be considered responsible.

Noncompliance with Chapter 54 of the City Code may result in sanctions, including termination of the agreement and the grantee's suspension or debarment from participation on future City agreements.

Protests regarding the solicitation must be filed no later than five (5) business days prior to the due date and time for proposals.

An offer may be rejected if an offeror is determined to not be responsible, or if fraudulent information is submitted. Willful violation of the prohibition against personal interest in agreements can render the agreement voidable.

The maximum amount payable by the City under this agreement is not to exceed $6. 7 million over a 5-year period.

The closing date for responses is June 11, 2026.

The deadline for proposal submission is 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Proposals will be judged based on demonstrated understanding of county objectives and project scope (20 points), relevant experience with homelessness and housing strategies (20 points), relevant experience with public-sector implementation and procurement (15 points), quality and practicality of proposed methodology and work plan (20 points), qualifications of the proposed project team (10 points), fee proposal (10 points), and experience in New York State or comparable settings (5 points).

Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, expertise in homeless systems planning, temporary housing alternatives, landlord engagement, housing development, and public-sector procurement. They must also have the capacity to perform the work within the required timeframe and identify their prime consultant and key subconsultants.

Broome County reserves the right to cancel the contract if the bidder fails to fully comply with all insurance requirements or fails to take adequate corrective action within fifteen days after receiving notice of default. In the event of default and cancellation, the bidder shall be responsible for payment to Broome County of a sum equal to the additional contract costs to the county.

Inquiries or requests for clarification must be received by 4:00 PM local time on Monday, June 16, 2026.

Proposers shall not contact any other county officials other than those referenced in this RFP or in accordance with the procedure outlined herein. Any proposer that violates this provision may be disqualified from consideration.

The budget for this project is not to exceed $200,000.