RFP #3-26/27 Development Opportunity 2026

The City of Sumter is seeking a qualified provider to develop, construct, and operate a crisis‑support housing facility on a 0.75‑acre parcel adjacent to a park and churches. The provider must finance the purchase ($112,500), begin construction within one year, and deliver 12‑18 months of safe, temporary housing along with mental‑health counseling, life‑skills workshops, financial‑literacy education, and vocational training. A partner experienced in similar transitional‑housing projects is required, and the proposal must include detailed operational and construction plans, financial sustainability, and community‑impact assessments. • Location: 703 Broad St., Sumter, SC (General Commercial zoning) • Scope: Design, build, and operate a multi‑service transitional housing program • Required services: housing (12‑18 mo), counseling, education, financial literacy, vocational training • Funding: Minimum $112,500 equity contribution; additional financing expected from the provider • Timeline: Construction start ≤ 365 days after deed recording; possible 180‑day extension • Evaluation criteria: compliance, qualifications, operational plan quality, construction readiness, financial strength, community benefit • Submission deadline: 3 Nov 2026, 2:00 PM ET; questions due 19 Oct 2026.