Misty Bosch-Hastings

Misty Bosch-Hastings serves as Director of the Homeless Solutions Division within the City Manager’s Office of Lawrence, Kansas, where she leads the strategic acquisition and deployment of emergency shelter infrastructure critical to community resilience. In this primary contracting role, she oversees the full lifecycle of procurement for code-compliant, durable facilities designed to meet federal housing and safety standards during public emergencies. Her portfolio centers on the design, construction, and retrofitting of temporary and permanent shelter systems that support civic continuity, with a strong emphasis on compliance with International Building Code and ADA requirements. She ensures alignment between municipal emergency preparedness goals and procurement execution, coordinating with engineering, public works, and housing departments to deliver mission-critical infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Bosch-Hastings engages with general contractors and construction firms experienced in commercial and institutional building projects, particularly those with expertise in rapid-deployment shelter systems and modular construction techniques. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven track records in delivering code-compliant facilities under tight timelines, often requiring coordination with state and federal housing agencies for funding and compliance alignment. Bosch-Hastings has no set-aside preferences, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing competition and value through broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides, while still ensuring all contractors meet stringent performance and compliance benchmarks. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing the full scope of facility development for homeless services, including site preparation, structural framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC integration. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction solutions for multi-unit shelter facilities, transitional housing units, and emergency response shelters, demonstrating deep technical expertise in building systems that meet HUD and FEMA guidelines for crisis response infrastructure.