The State of Wyoming, Department of Family Services, issued an RFP for crisis shelter beds services. The contract was awarded to Youth Emergency Services, Inc. The RFP was posted on October 17, 2019, and the bid submission deadline was November 18, 2019. The scope of work includes providing crisis shelter beds services for the State of Wyoming. Key points to consider for similarity to other contracts include the type of service being provided, the procurement process, and the award criteria.
• The contract is for a specific service, crisis shelter beds, which may be similar to other contracts for social services or healthcare.
• The procurement process was done through an RFP, which is a common method for government agencies.
• The award criteria are not explicitly stated, but the selection of Youth Emergency Services, Inc. suggests that the agency considered factors such as experience, qualifications, and price.