General Support Staffing Services for Disaster Shelters

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
242552JR
State
Florida
Responses due

Opportunity facts

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Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

Sarasota County is seeking a vendor to provide general support staffing services for disaster shelters through a Request for Proposals (RFP #242552JR) with an anticipated initial contract term of five years. The county intends to award up to three contracts for managing and operating up to six shelters during emergencies, with one shelter potentially requiring joint medical staffing support. Contractors must deploy complete 18-person shelter teams that include roles such as shelter manager, shift supervisors, administrative support, registration personnel, dormitory and feeding support staff, information desk personnel, caseworkers, and a disaster mental health counselor. The shelter teams must be capable of operating for a minimum of 15 consecutive days, follow FEMA and American Red Cross standards, and be prepared to deploy within 72 hours of notification. Proposers must demonstrate extensive experience in disaster response, shelter management, and compliance with FEMA, American Red Cross, and Florida state standards. Specific qualifications include having at least one team member with a Florida clinical social worker or mental health counselor license, and the shelter manager must hold specific training certificates. The proposal due date is April 3, 2024, with the county evaluating submissions based on qualifications, experience, approach, and compensation, potentially requiring presentations from short-listed proposers.

The contract is funded through FEMA grant funding, which means standard local and American business preferences do not apply. Contractors will be responsible for their own mobilization, personnel, transportation, meals, and lodging expenses. The solicitation includes comprehensive contract provisions covering areas such as termination conditions, dispute resolution, clean air and water compliance, debarment and suspension rules, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. Contractors must comply with various federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Immigration and Nationality Act, and are prohibited from using federal funds for lobbying activities. Record-keeping requirements mandate that financial and supporting documents be retained for five years after project completion. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract's five-year term and comprehensive staffing requirements suggest a substantial potential contract value. The procurement emphasizes domestic procurement, minority business participation, and includes specific provisions about using recovered materials and avoiding telecommunications equipment from certain foreign countries.

Opportunity text

Request For Proposals

The County is seeking a vendor to provide general support staffing services to manage and operate disaster shelters during declared emergencies.

The County anticipates an initial contract term of 5 years.

Refer to the Solicitation Documents and Attachments section for minimum qualifications, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements.

These services include FEMA grant funding. All applicable grant terms are included in OpenGov and shall control over any contract terms in the draft contract.

Grant documents that require Proposer's signature will be available in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Files

File Type Posted
Parts_I,_II,_III.pdf PDF
Attachment_A_Disaster_Related_Contract_Provisions.pdf PDF

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