RFP-UC23-013 - YEAR-ROUND SHELTER OPERATOR FOR ELIZABETH MANOR

The purpose of this RFP is to obtain proposals for the operation of Elizabeth Manor, a 24-hour, 7 day per week licensed emergency housing facility with support services for families and children in the City of Kingston that is currently in development.  The operations of Elizabeth Manor will be contracted through Ulster County’s Department of Social Services (DSS).  Shelter operations shall be licensed and in compliance with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Services (OTDA) and their Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance (DSOC).  Elizabeth Manor is currently in the design stages of development and an application for licensure has not been submitted.  Respondents to this RFP will be included in the design team for the renovation of the existing building and will be asked to provide input on the design to help the building meet the needs of residents.  The awarded Operator will be responsible for submission of the license application to OTDA-DSOC.