Operation of a Non-Congregate Domestic Violence Shelter

The City of Irving is seeking a nonprofit operator to design, fundraise for, lease, and run a new non‑congregate domestic‑violence shelter on city‑owned land. The operator will manage the facility for a 15‑year federal compliance period, later acquiring fee‑simple ownership subject to a restrictive covenant. Funding will come from HOME‑ARP, Federal Community Project, and city general funds. Proposals must be submitted electronically and attendance at one of two mandatory pre‑proposal webinars is required. • Operate a 24/7 emergency shelter for domestic‑violence survivors (non‑congregate housing) • Provide input on facility design and secure additional operational funding • Lease the property and manage day‑to‑day shelter services for 15 years • Transition to fee‑simple ownership after compliance period, retaining use restrictions • Must be a mission‑aligned nonprofit with experience in shelter or social services • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference attendance (either 7/29 or 8/5) • Proposal deadline: 9/9/2026 3:00 PM CT; questions due by 8/12/2026