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Nassau County · Nassau County, NY

Emergency Shelter Services

Due Oct 23, 2026·85 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Nassau County — Social Services
Method
RFP
Category
95200 - HUMAN SERVICES; 95215 - CASE MANAGEMENT; 95237 - EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES; 95255 - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SER.
PIN
SS1025-2450
Location
Nassau County, NY
Posted
Oct 25, 2024
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Description

Important Additional Information
RFP Issue Date: October 25, 2024
Proposal Due Date: Rolling
Award Date: To Be Determined on a rolling basis.
THE PROPOSER SHOULD PROVIDE A PROPOSAL IN APPENDIX B WHICH MEETS THE SCOPE
REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE RFP. THE COUNTY WILL REVIEW SINGLE
OR MULTIPLE PROPOSALS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY. PROPOSALS WILL BE REVIEWED AND
AWARDED ON A ROLLING BASIS WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF MULTIPLE AWARDS DEPENDANT ON THE
QUALITY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED.
The proposals must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the proposer to all commitments
made in the proposal. The original and eight (8) copies of the proposal, together with all attachments,
must be submitted to the County.
Additionally, an electronic version must be submitted with a subject line referencing the RFP number to
the following: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us
Inquires May Be Directed To
Joanne L. Oweis, Deputy County Attorney
Nassau County Department of Social Services,
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553-3686 Phone: (516) 227-7025,
Email: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us.

Pick Up and Submit Information
Joanne L. Oweis, Deputy County Attorney
Nassau County Department of Social Services,
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553-3686 Phone: (516) 227-7025,
Email: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us.
The proposals must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the proposer to all commitments
made in the proposal. The original and eight (8) copies of the proposal, together with all attachments,
must be submitted to the County.
Additionally, an electronic version must be submitted with a subject line referencing the RFP number to
the following: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us
Work Description
Nassau County, New York (the “County”) on behalf of the Nassau County Department of Social Services
(DSS or the Department) is currently seeking potential applicants to submit a proposal for the provision of
emergency shelter services. Any person, partnership, corporation, organization, agency, governmental
unit, or other entity that operates a shelter for adults, shelter for adult families, or a shelter for families is
subjected to the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
and must comply with the following regulations:
Adult and adult family shelters: 18 CRR-NY Part 491
Family shelters: 18 CRR-NY Part 900
A vendor may be selected to provide such service in Nassau County based on a thorough analysis of each
vendor’s ability to provide the Department with the highest quality services at the most cost-effective
fees.
Nassau County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against vendors on
the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability,
marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, and local
laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Documents (sign in on the Nassau board to download): _SS1025-2450.pdf, 165880-v1-Shelter_RFP_2024 FINAL.pdf

Contact

Name
Joanne Oweis
Address
Nassau County, NY
Full source recordfrom Nassau County
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Request for Proposal Header Information Title: Emergency Shelter Services Solicitation #: SS1025-2450 Buyer / Contact Person: Joanne Oweis joanne.oweis@hhsnassaucountyny.us NIGP Class and Item: 95200 - HUMAN SERVICES95215 - CASE MANAGEMENT95237 - EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES95255 - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SER. Current Start Date: 10/25/2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Current End Date: 10/23/2026 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Anticipated Delivery Date: Shipped to Address: Delivery Terms: Free On Board Destination Delivery Notes/Other: Payment Terms: Vendor Specified Payment Notes/Other: Information and Instructions Important Additional Information RFP Issue Date: October 25, 2024 Proposal Due Date: Rolling Award Date: To Be Determined on a rolling basis. THE PROPOSER SHOULD PROVIDE A PROPOSAL IN APPENDIX B WHICH MEETS THE SCOPE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE RFP. THE COUNTY WILL REVIEW SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PROPOSALS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY. PROPOSALS WILL BE REVIEWED AND AWARDED ON A ROLLING BASIS WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF MULTIPLE AWARDS DEPENDANT ON THE QUALITY OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED. The proposals must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the proposer to all commitments made in the proposal. The original and eight (8) copies of the proposal, together with all attachments, must be submitted to the County. Additionally, an electronic version must be submitted with a subject line referencing the RFP number to the following: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us Inquires May Be Directed To Joanne L. Oweis, Deputy County Attorney Nassau County Department of Social Services, 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553-3686 Phone: (516) 227-7025, Email: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us. Pick Up and Submit Information Joanne L. Oweis, Deputy County Attorney Nassau County Department of Social Services, 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553-3686 Phone: (516) 227-7025, Email: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us. The proposals must be signed by an individual who is authorized to bind the proposer to all commitments made in the proposal. The original and eight (8) copies of the proposal, together with all attachments, must be submitted to the County. Additionally, an electronic version must be submitted with a subject line referencing the RFP number to the following: DSS.RFP.Info@hhsnassaucountyny.us Work Description Nassau County, New York (the “County”) on behalf of the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS or the Department) is currently seeking potential applicants to submit a proposal for the provision of emergency shelter services. Any person, partnership, corporation, organization, agency, governmental unit, or other entity that operates a shelter for adults, shelter for adult families, or a shelter for families is subjected to the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and must comply with the following regulations: Adult and adult family shelters: 18 CRR-NY Part 491 Family shelters: 18 CRR-NY Part 900 A vendor may be selected to provide such service in Nassau County based on a thorough analysis of each vendor’s ability to provide the Department with the highest quality services at the most cost-effective fees. Nassau County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against vendors on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Supporting Documentation File Name File Type Last Uploaded Date DSSADMIN-#165880-v1-Shelter_RFP_2024 FINAL.pdf application/pdf 10/21/2024 DSSADMIN-#171188-v1- Addedeum_RFP#_SS1025-2450.pdf application/pdf 04/10/2026
Email
joanne.oweis@hhsnassaucountyny.us
Title
Emergency Shelter Services
Detail
Nigp
HUMAN SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SER.
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P227 DEPT
SS
P227 NIGP
95200 - HUMAN SERVICES<br>95215 - CASE MANAGEMENT<br>95237 - EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES<br>95255 - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SER.
P227 BUYER
Joanne Oweis<br>
P227 TITLE
Emergency Shelter Services
P227 SPEC ID
2341836446970274589041
P227 END DATE
10/23/2026 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
P227 START DATE
10/25/2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
P227 PAYMENT TERMS
1
P227 DELIVERY TERMS
12
P227 SPEC NIGP CODE
95237:95255:95215:95200
P227 SOLICITATION NUM
SS1025-2450
P227 SOLICITATION TYPE
RFP
Doc Names
_SS1025-2450.pdf, 165880-v1-Shelter_RFP_2024 FINAL.pdf
Nigp Full
95200 - HUMAN SERVICES, 95215 - CASE MANAGEMENT, 95237 - EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, 95255 - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SER.
Contact Name
Joanne Oweis
Solicitation Type
RFP
Spec Id
2341836446970274589041
Status
Amended
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Department
Social Services
End Date Raw
10/23/2026 08:00 AM EDT
Instructions
Yes
Issue Date Raw
10/25/2024 08:00 AM EDT
Print Fetched
Yes
Solicitation Number
SS1025-2450

Source: Nassau County (solicitation NASSAU-SS1025-2450), retrieved via the Nassau County formal solicitation board. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.