Homeless Housing and Assistance Program Service

The Albany County Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide homeless housing and assistance program services within Albany, New York. The agency is trying to solve the critical issue of homelessness by funding projects that serve either a mixed population of homeless individuals or specific, identified special needs homeless populations. These targeted special needs groups include persons with mental illness, physical disabilities, or HIV/AIDS, as well as youth aging out of foster care, victims of domestic violence, survivors of human trafficking, veterans, ex-offenders, and individuals with substance use disorders. The scope of work requires the selected provider to deliver comprehensive housing and support assistance to these vulnerable populations. The agency specifies that all contracted work must be performed offsite. Eligible bidders are restricted to onshore organizations based entirely within the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and financial structure of the contract. The source documentation does not disclose specific evaluation criteria or key dates for this procurement opportunity.