Legal Notice.pdf

The document is a Notice to Bidders from Tompkins County Administration for a Shelter Development, Management, and Operation project. Proposals will be accepted until 2 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025, and must be submitted online through the Tompkins County website via Bidnet Direct. Bidders without internet access can contact the Purchasing Division at (607) 274-5500 for alternative submission instructions. The project involves designing and operating an emergency shelter approximately 30,000 square feet, with capacity for up to 100 beds, including space for co-located service providers and basic facilities. The anticipated project timeline includes design development and funding application preparation from April 2025 to July 2025, construction starting in July 2026, completion in September 2027, and shelter opening in December 2027.

The project is seeking qualified service providers with experience managing low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness. It is specifically targeting New York State Housing and Homelessness Assistance Program (HHAP) funding and requires collaboration with the County's Continuum of Care. The shelter is expected to provide safe, clean, supportive, and responsive shelter options, with potential for additional overflow space during winter congregate sheltering periods. Interested organizations should have demonstrated expertise in emergency shelter services and the ability to meet the county's comprehensive homeless support objectives.