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ExpiredSolicitation 01-26/27

Develop and Operate a Crisis Program with Temporary Housing and Counseling Services

Buyer
City of Sumter
Place of performance
703 Broad St. Sumter, SC 29150 (TMS# 229-07-03-012)
Response deadline
Nov 3, 2026Deletes on Nov 17, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The City of Sumter seeks a qualified provider to develop, implement, and operate a program that serves individuals and families experiencing crisis or instability. The requested scope requires safe, stable temporary housing for 12 to 18 months, mental health counseling, life skills education, financial literacy counseling, and tailored vocational training for Sumter residents. Proposers must also meet construction requirements, including beginning construction within 365 days of deed recording and maintaining the lot immediately upon award. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible, and proposers must identify an experienced project partner. Proposers must upload submittals to the City of Sumter's website by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Written questions must be sent to BJ Reed by October 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, with answers posted on the city website by October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The city evaluates proposals based on compliance with RFP requirements, operational plans, construction readiness and timelines, partner credentials, financial plans, and community benefits. The provided text does not state a contract term or a budget.

Scope of work

  • Safe, stable temporary housing for Sumter residents for 12 to 18 months
  • Individual and group mental health counseling services for Sumter residents
  • Life skills education, including parenting workshops, for Sumter residents
  • Financial literacy counseling, including homeownership education and long-term financial planning
  • Vocational training tailored to participants skills, interests, and abilities
  • Lot maintenance beginning immediately upon RFP award
  • Construction start within 365 days of deed recording

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Operational Plan25
Construction Plan and Timeline20
Organizational Qualifications20
Financial Plan20
Community Impact15

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be an onshore USA organization
  • Must identify a project partner experienced in developing and operating similar crisis-support or transitional housing facilities
  • Participants served must be appropriate for placement adjacent to a public park and multiple churches

Documents to include with your response

  • Executive summary describing organization, mission, and relevant experience
  • Detailed operational plan addressing all program components
  • Construction plan and timeline demonstrating compliance with required start dates
  • Organizational qualifications and evidence of past success with similar projects
  • Identification and credentials of required partner with relevant experience
  • Financial plan outlining operating costs, revenue sources, and funding sustainability
  • Proof of ability to purchase the property
  • Community impact assessment
  • Lot maintenance plan beginning immediately upon RFP award

How to submit

Method
Electronic upload via the agency portal
Instructions
Submittals must be uploaded to the City of Sumter website at https://www.sumtersc.gov/departments/purchasing/rfp-rfq