Cold Weather Shelter

The State of Connecticut Department of Health (DOH) is requesting proposals from eligible applicants to implement, coordinate, and oversee Cold Weather Shelters in a specific Coordinated Access Network (CAN) geographic area. The goal of this RFP is to equitably allocate funding, set a standard cost-per-bed for cold weather sheltering programs, tie clear expectations and standards to Cold Weather Shelter, and establish an equitable approach to fund Cold Weather Shelter components. Some key points to consider: • The selected agency will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies in the CAN geography to ensure comprehensive and well-coordinated Cold Weather Shelter activities. • One agency per CAN will be selected to oversee and subcontract for Cold Weather Shelter. • Individual programs will not be awarded. • The estimated total funding for this project is $5,350,000.