Families Overnight Safe Parking Services
- Client
- City of Fort Lauderdale
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77571
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Fort Lauderdale seeks bids from qualified, licensed firms to administer an offsite overnight safe parking program for families. The selected vendor must operate the safe parking site seven days a week during city-approved overnight hours and provide case management, intake, eligibility verification, participant engagement, crisis response, housing navigation, and referrals to housing and employment resources. Only USA-based onshore organizations are eligible to bid. All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted through the City's online strategic sourcing platform no later than October 6, 2026, and no part of the bid response may be submitted via FAX.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Event 677 - Bid Document.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking bids from qualified, experienced, and licensed firms to provide overnight safe parking program services for families experiencing homelessness. Eligible vendors must have at least three years of demonstrated experience supporting families affected by homelessness.
- Issued by
- City of Fort Lauderdale
- Questions due
- October 6, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via the City's on-line strategic sourcing platform
- Submission details
- Paper bid submittals will not be accepted. Bids and unit pricing must be submitted electronically through the City's on-line strategic sourcing platform.
- Contract term
- Initial term of one (1) year commencing upon final execution, with potential extension not to exceed 270 days.
- Place of performance
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability/Wrongful Acts ($1,000,000 per claim), Cyber Liability ($250,000 per claim), Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation per Florida Statutes.
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest price from a responsive and responsible bidder |
Scope of work
- Operate overnight safe parking site seven days per week including holidays during City-approved hours
- Screen prospective participants, verify eligibility, and maintain required documentation and participant files
- Provide case management and supportive services to all participating households
- Provide licensed security personnel during program operating hours to monitor site access and support participant safety
- Provide access to restrooms, handwashing stations, trash disposal, and potable water
- Develop individualized housing plans and provide housing navigation services
- Provide referrals to housing resources, employment, and income-support
- Maintain site cleanliness, order, safety, and written emergency/incident procedures
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience supporting families affected by homelessness
- Licensed firm capable of providing required safe parking services
- Ability to accept credit card payments via MasterCard or Visa (P-Card)
- No record of judgments or pending lawsuits against the City
- Neither firm nor principals in arrears or default of any debt or contract with the City
- Obtain confirmation letter from relevant City Building or Zoning Department if applicable
Documents to include with the bid
- E-VERIFY Affirmation Statement
- Contract Payment Method form
- Local Business Preference Certification Statement (if applicable)
- Certificate of Insurance
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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