City of Lawrence One Time Overnight Shelter RFP 2026
City of LawrenceCity · Lawrence, MA- Due
- Jan 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 22, 2025
- Contract term
- 0 years
- Primary contact
- Milagro Grullon
- (978) 620-3504
The 30-second brief
The City of Lawrence is soliciting proposals from qualified homeless-serving organizations to partner with the Office of Planning & Development – Community Development Homelessness Initiatives to operate seasonal overnight shelter and warming center services during extreme winter conditions. Services will include safe, temporary shelter, essential food, and supportive services.
Safe, Indoor overnight shelter, Hot meals, Blankets, Hats, Gloves, And other essential warming items, Personal hygiene and care products, Laundry services, Community outreach workers to conduct street outreach, Support staffing and operations of Warming Centers, Provide food, Supplies, And supportive engagement, Use coordinated entry program, VESTA, Train outreach workers, Assist with intake processing and provide wrap-around services, Conduct triage, Promote health and safety, Make referrals, And coordinate services for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges
Minimum Qualitative Evaluation Criteria: Brief Narrative, Available start date, Fee schedule. Comparative Evaluation Criteria: Proposed Service Plan, Personnel, Knowledge regarding the City of Lawrence or a city with similar demographics and homelessness needs.
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Summary
The City of Lawrence is soliciting proposals from qualified homeless-serving organizations to partner with the Office of Planning & Development – Community Development Homelessness Initiatives to operate seasonal overnight shelter and warming center services during extreme winter conditions.
Services will include safe, temporary shelter, essential food, and supportive services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Minimum Qualitative Evaluation Criteria: Brief Narrative
- Available start date
- Fee schedule
Comparative Evaluation Criteria: Proposed Service Plan, Personnel, Knowledge regarding the City of Lawrence or a city with similar demographics and homelessness needs.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Safe, Indoor overnight shelter, Hot meals, Blankets, Hats, Gloves, And other essential warming items, Personal hygiene and care products, Laundry services, Community outreach workers to conduct street outreach, Support staffing and operations of Warming Centers, Provide food, Supplies, And supportive engagement, Use coordinated entry program, VESTA, Train outreach workers, Assist with intake processing and provide wrap-around services, Conduct triage, Promote health and safety, Make referrals, And coordinate services for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Non-collusion form
- Tax compliance certificate
- Proposal pricing sheet
- Evidence of registration with SAM.gov
- A Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Reference form
- Separate
- Sealed non-price and price proposals
- Submit to
- City Clerk's Office, 200 Common Street, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Duration
- 4 months
- Scope location
- Lawrence, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lawrence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Clerk's Office, 200 Common Street, Room 107, Lawrence, MA 01840. For questions, contact Milagro Grullon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lawrence in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Milagro Grullon at (978) 620-3504. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Safe, Indoor overnight shelter, Hot meals, Blankets, Hats, Gloves, And other essential warming items, Personal hygiene and care products, Laundry services, Community outreach workers to conduct street outreach, Support staffing and operations of Warming Centers, Provide food, Supplies, And supportiv. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Minimum Qualitative Evaluation Criteria: Brief Narrative, Available start date, Fee schedule. Comparative Evaluation Criteria: Proposed Service Plan, Personnel, Knowledge regarding the City of Lawrenc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lawrence?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lawrence are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lawrence regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 0 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: non-collusion form, tax compliance certificate, proposal pricing sheet, evidence of registration with SAM.gov, or a Unique Entity ID (UEI), reference form, Separate, sealed non-price and price proposa. Review the full document from City of Lawrence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lawrence, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.