Records Change of Emergency Shelter.pdf

This is a Records Change of Emergency Shelter document related to the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services' solicitation to operate a comprehensive, trauma-informed emergency shelter program for youth ages 12-21 in crisis. The program targets dependent males, females, and transgender and gender non-conforming youth requiring 24-hour, 7-day-a-week residential placement care with a maximum stay of 30 days. The scope includes intake screening, evidence-based interventions, mental health services, education, transportation, and family reunification support utilizing trauma-informed, family-driven, and community-based approaches. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, with questions due July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applicant interviews and presentations are scheduled for the week of August 24, site visits for the week of August 31, with applicant selection by September 8, and contract execution on September 22, 2026. Proposals are due August 17, 2026. The contract term runs from September 22, 2026, to September 21, 2027, with the option for up to four additional one-year renewal terms at the City's sole discretion.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with a maximum value of $1.5 million for the initial term, invoiced monthly. Eligible applicants must be non-governmental agencies capable of delivering services in Pennsylvania with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensure for their facilities. Minimum staffing requirements include a Program Director with a Master's degree and program administration experience, Program Supervisors with Master's degrees, Provider Workers with Bachelor's degrees, and Direct Care Managers with Associate's degrees. The City reserves the right to select one or multiple service providers. Applicants valued at $1 million or more must demonstrate local impact and comply with Philadelphia's 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard, political contribution disclosure requirements, and obtain a Philadelphia Tax and Regulatory Status and Clearance Statement. Performance metrics include youth served, discharge disposition, planning meetings within 72 hours of entry, and staffing ratios.