Cold Weather Shelter

The Connecticut Department of Health is requesting proposals from eligible applicants to implement, coordinate, and oversee Cold Weather Shelters within designated Coordinated Access Network (CAN) geographic areas, with proposals due September 1, 2026. One lead agency per CAN will be selected to serve as the primary contractor responsible for overseeing and subcontracting Cold Weather Shelter operations; individual shelter programs will not be awarded directly.

The scope requires the selected agency to coordinate comprehensively with other providers within its assigned CAN geography to ensure all Cold Weather Shelter activities are integrated and well-coordinated. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage multiple subcontractors and comply with State-established standards for shelter operations and cost management.

The RFP establishes four core objectives: equitably allocate funding proportionally based on documented previous-year needs within each CAN; set a standard cost-per-bed for cold weather sheltering programs across Connecticut; establish clear expectations and standards tied to Cold Weather Shelter operations; and create scalable components that can be proportionally increased if additional State funding becomes available through legislative action. Funding is derived from State appropriations allocated through the legislative process.

The solicitation document (CTDOH 2026-1674_Jul_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf, posted July 10, 2026) governs the specific response deadline, contract term, renewal options, and detailed pricing structures. No incumbent, estimated contract value, or evaluation criteria are specified in the available summary materials.