DSS/HRA is seeking an appropriately qualified not-for-profit vendor to oversee maintenance and operation of the new DSS/HRA Brownsville Multi-Service Center (MSC) located at 444 Thomas Boyland Street, Brooklyn, NY. It is anticipated to open to the public in Summer 2026. The successful proposer will operate the assigned MSC as a community Center, serving the needs of the surrounding neighborhood with a mix of services catering to the needs of its residents. In this new 60,000 square facility, it is anticipated that approximately half of the space will be devoted to organizations that are consistent with the traditionao mix of occupants at MSCs (see directly below). the other approximate half of the facility will provide services to girls and young women and gender expansive individuals in and around the Brownsville community. The successful proposer will be responsible, either directly or through a subcontract with a qualified facilities manager, for the daily building management of the assigned MSC, including, but not limited to, general building magement services, security, custodial services, heating, electricity and maintenance of the general physical plant. The success proposer will provide budget, payroll and timekeeping functions and will otherwise maintain and manage the MSC, subject to overisght by DSS/HRA. The successful proposer will secure a broad mix of service providers known as "occupants" and will promote and sustain community based services offered within the MSC facility. DSS/HRA anticipate awarding one (1) contract.
