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City Of Gastonia - NC
Emergency Shelter Operation/ Cold Weather Shelter/ Emergency Shelter Operators
Request for Proposals: 2026- 2027 Cold- Weather Shelter or Warming Center: Facility Use and Operational Services Updates RFP
Operation of a temporary overflow emergency shelter ( cold weather shelter) or warming center for the 2026- 2027 fall and winter seasons Facility use and operational services for a cold weather shelter or warming center, including staffing, intake coordination, basic services such as meals, hygiene access, and referrals to community resources
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City of Gastonia seeks a qualified organization to operate a temporary overflow emergency shelter or warming center for the **** season. Facility operation occurs on nights forecasted at 32°F or below, with **** anticipated activation nights between November 23, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Hours of operation are 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Proposals due October 9, 2026 by 4:00 PM ET. Must comply with NC Fire Code Section 319. City-funded resources up to $50,000. Submit proposals via email to ***@***. *. * and stacy. pethia@gastonianc. gov.
Proposals must be received by Friday, October 9, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET. The RFP states: all proposals must be received on or before friday, october 9, 2026, by 4: 00 pm et.
The RFP states: rfp will be awarded based on overall scoring. Evaluation criteria include agency experience, staffing, communication, fiscal management, and location, with a total of 100 points.
Preferred qualifications include experience with unsheltered individuals, culturally responsive services, and managing funding from various sources. The RFP states: the city encourages proposals from organizations with demonstrated experience in emergency shelter operations, traumainformed care, and collaborative service delivery.
Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. The RFP states: responses received after the due datetime will not be considered.