24/7 Emergency Shelter Operations

The contract seeks providers to deliver 24/7 emergency shelter services for runaway and homeless youth, ensuring safe lodging, nutritious meals, continuous supervision, and essential support for basic needs. Services must be available around the clock to meet the urgent and unpredictable demands of vulnerable young people, with a strong emphasis on safety, dignity, and immediate stabilization. The work is to be performed under a subcontract arrangement and falls under the NAICS code 624220 for youth service activities, with the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services overseeing the opportunity. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, and the posting was made on July 23, 2026, indicating a four-week window for prospective contractors to prepare submissions. The place of performance and organizational details are not specified, suggesting that qualified applicants may be expected to serve in locations determined by the agency or through regional coordination. All proposers must demonstrate capacity to meet the intensive, round-the-clock nature of care required for this population, including trained staffing, secure facilities, and protocols for addressing trauma, health, and behavioral needs.