Dutchess County is seeking proposals for the operation of scattered site code blue warming centers. The centers must be available 7 days a week during the code blue season (October-April). Proposals are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The county expects to award contracts ranging from $100,000 to $350,000. Services include providing a safe, clean, and supervised rest area, light refreshments, and restroom access. Transportation services are also required. Facilities must be ADA compliant and accessible. Award will be based on cost, organizational experience, program design, facility readiness, performance measurement, staffing, and collaboration. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bidnet Direct portal.
Proposals are due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Groups Regional Bid Notification System Bidnet Direct portal on or before 2:00 p. m. , August 20, 2026.
Payments will be made as reimbursements of actual expenses approved by Dutchess County. All payments to contractors shall be made as reimbursements of expenses based on actual expenses approved by Dutchess County, and no payments shall be made in advance nor funds applied to other uses.
Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, organizational experience, qualifications, program design, operations plan, facility readiness, performance measurement, staffing plan, and collaboration. Proposals will be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria, listed in order of importance: 10. 1 Cost 10. 2 Organizational Experience Qualifications. . .
Proposers must be tax-exempt **** non-profit agencies operating in Dutchess County for at least one year, with a program office open by October 1, 2026. Organizations eligible to apply for funding under this initiative are limited to tax exempt organizations under IRS section 501c 3 incorporated by the proposal due date providing services to Dutchess County residents.
Any proposed facilities will require review and approval prior to use and may require the department and/or evaluation team to conduct a site visit to any proposed facilities prior to award. Any proposed facilities will require review and approval prior to use and may require the department and/or evaluation team to conduct a site visit to any proposed facilities prior to award.
Protests must be submitted in writing and received by the director of central services no later than five calendar days after the bid award. Any protest to the division of central services consideration of any bid must be submitted in writing to the address listed below and received by the director of central services no later than five 5 calendar days after the bid award.
Misrepresentation or false statements related to proposer status, or failure to notify the county attorney of any change in status, may result in immediate termination of the business relationship. Any misrepresentation or false statement related to the successful proposers status in this regard, or any failure by the successful proposer to immediately notify the county attorney of any change in such status, shall result in immediate termination of countys business relationship with the successful proposer. . .
