NIGP 95237: Emergency Shelter

NIGP 95237 Emergency Shelter is an Item code under which state and local governments procure operational services for temporary housing facilities serving populations in crisis — specifically congregate overnight shelters, non-congregate motel voucher programs, weather-activated emergency facilities, transitional housing for defined populations, master leasing models paired with supportive services, and staffing and case management to support shelter residents and intake operations. Recent solicitations show municipalities, counties, state emergency management agencies, and judicial authorities buying shelter operations triggered by cold-weather activation thresholds, opioid use disorder recovery housing, homeless populations experiencing domestic violence or human trafficking, and unaccompanied youth. The issuing bodies span large cities (Phoenix, Dallas, Detroit, Santa Monica), counties (Hillsborough, Montgomery, San Mateo, Dane), state divisions (Florida Division of Emergency Management), and specialized agencies (District Court of Maryland, City of Ashland). Cities and counties are the dominant buyer type, with Hillsborough County, the City of Phoenix, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management each posting multiple opportunities. Most solicitations target nonprofit organizations as prime contractors, with some jurisdictions explicitly restricting eligibility to 501(c)(3) entities. Recent work includes congregate shelter operations, non-congregate motel partnerships, case management and intake services, logistics support, and property management for facilities serving homeless or at-risk populations.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, California, Oregon, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The City of Ashland, Oregon posted an RFP for a Master Lease agreement to operate the 2200 Ashland Street facility serving homeless and opioid-use-disorder populations with severe weather shelter activation (response due November 24, 2026). The City of Temple, Texas sought nonprofit proposals to operate an emergency warming shelter with up to $30,000 in reimbursement for eligible expenses (due October 28, 2026). Hillsborough County, Florida requested qualifications for cold-weather shelter partnerships, offering stipends ranging from $5,333 to $16,000 based on shelter capacity, with a total project estimate of $250,000 for FY 2027 (due October 9, 2026). The Florida Division of Emergency Management posted separate RFPs for logistics services and case work supporting non-congregate sheltering and state-managed direct housing, with multiple contract awards anticipated (logistics proposals due October 14, 2026; case work due July 8, 2026). Montgomery County, Pennsylvania sought nonprofit organizations to design and operate a minimum 10-unit master leasing program for unhoused adults with opioid use disorder, funded through opioid settlement money, with a one-year contract ceiling of $639,572 (due June 4, 2026). The City of Phoenix established a five-year qualified vendor list for property management, master leasing, and housing-based supportive services for homeless populations (RFQ due August 7, 2026). These opportunities reflect steady demand for both emergency activation services and stabilization housing, with contract values typically ranging from $30,000 to $250,000+ depending on scope and population served.