The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for **** Code Blue activities to provide emergency shelter and services during inclement weather. Proposals are due by September 14, 2026. Funding is available for emergency shelter (overnight/daytime), transportation, data solutions, and staff support. Selection prioritizes increasing capacity, meeting temperature thresholds, and cost-effectiveness. Shelter providers must agree to a site pre-inspection. The cost per bed per night rate for shelters is set at $50.
Proposals are due by 4:00 p. m. on September 14, 2026. proposals are due by 4: 00 p. m. september 14, 2026.
For code blue funded organizations, DHS offers bymonthly reimbursements for expenditures. for code blue funded organizations, dhs has decided to offer bymonthly reimbursements for expenditures.
Selection priorities include increase capacity proposals will be selected in terms of providing the highest number possible of additional shelter beds.
Applicants must have a unique identity number formerly known as a duns number. applicant must have a unique identity number formerly known as a duns number.
Incomplete or late proposals may be rejected or may receive a reduction in points scored. incomplete or late proposals may be rejected or may receive a reduction in points scored.
All shelter sites awarded funding will agree to a site preinspection before contract execution. all shelter sites awarded funding will agree to a site preinspection before contract execution.
All questions must be submitted before September 4, 2026. all questions must be submitted before september 4, 2026.
Proposals may be rejected if incomplete or late. incomplete or late proposals may be rejected or may receive a reduction in points scored.
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