Proposers are required to read and understand all information contained within the entire proposal package. By responding to this RFP, the proposer agrees to have read and understands these documents. The temporary emergency shelter is to open when overnight temperatures (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) are forecasted to be at or below 32 degrees for at least 6 continuous hours at any part of the stated hours of operation. In the event of prolonged or severe winter weather conditions, as identified by the City, the City will assess circumstances on a case-by-case basis and may, in collaboration with the organization(s), adjust operational timelines, contract parameters/requirements, or resource allocations to address evolving public safety and operational needs. Population Served: The primary population to be served are individuals experiencing homelessness who may not have access to or are not comfortable utilizing other shelter options. Every effort should be made to prioritize residents of the City of Aurora as the primary population served. Local shelters should be engaged to ensure that individuals served are not eligible for their services. Populations experiencing loss of heat in their homes or are stranded while traveling may be provided temporary respite to the Proposer’s temporary emergency shelter, but the availability to the primary population shall not be limited on account of these scenarios. Eligible families requiring shelter must be provided accommodations at an alternate location.
