City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

Legal Advertisement Request Form

DESCRIPTION:  Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS),

[Hotel/Motel Shelter Program RFP]

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Homeless Services Division seeks applications from organizations to operate a year-round hotel or motel room shelter and support services project for single adults and couples experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The Expansion Beds Hotel or Motel Program is a part of DFSS’ response to expand access to quality non-congregate shelter, especially during extreme weather advisories and for encampment initiatives throughout the contract period.  This program will provide a safe, accessible place to stay, while supporting clients in moving towards appropriate stable or permanent housing.

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may extend this term for up to two additional years with each extension not to exceed one year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding. We anticipate that each award will be between $1,650,000 - $3,300,000 depending on the size of their proposed program. DFSS anticipates funding 1 to 2 agencies.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page under current bids:

www.cityofchicago.org/eProcurement

Solicitation #17558

A note about the City’s eProcurement System:

For those who have not done business with the City of Chicago before, registration in iSupplier is the first step to ensuring your agency’s ability to conduct business with the City of Chicago and DFSS. Please allow five to seven days for your registration to be processed.

Current contractors need only to start an application via their existing iSupplier/eProcurement account. 

All vendors must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and an IRS W9 for registration and confirmation of vendor business information.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION:

November 7, 2024

 12:00, NOON CST

Proposals must be submitted via on-line application.

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR:

A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on October 10, 2024 at 2pm. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.

Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hnpuYSgbQ6GqaQrKxen05A

A link to the completed Webinar will be available on-line at the DFSS website after the time and date listed above for those who cannot attend at the live scheduled time. Please register prior to the Webinar’s start. The purpose of this pre-submittal event is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services.