187-20250429104855 Hattiesburg

The City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Non-Congregate Shelter Property Acquisition/Rehabilitation project through the HOME-ARP program. This procurement seeks proposals for shelter-related services, with a specific focus on acquiring and rehabilitating property to support non-congregate housing solutions. The RFP will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, with proposals required to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Request for Proposal-HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter". Detailed specifications can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office located at P.O. Box 1898, 200 Forest Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403-1898. The proposals will be comprehensively reviewed by the HOME-ARP Selection Committee, which includes community members, current homeless service providers, and City of Hattiesburg employees. The City Council expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. Publication of the RFP is scheduled for May 1, 2025, and May 8, 2025, in the Non-Legal Section.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the proposal appears to be part of a broader community housing initiative targeting homeless services. The RFP suggests a preference for community-based organizations with demonstrated experience in homeless shelter services and property rehabilitation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is geographically focused on Hattiesburg and potentially Greene County, Mississippi, with the City Clerk, Kermas Eaton, serving as the primary point of contact. The HOME-ARP (Homelessness Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing - American Rescue Plan) program likely provides the funding mechanism, indicating potential federal resources supporting this local housing initiative. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's office directly for comprehensive details about proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and potential project scope.