When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

It was issued by Executive Office Of Housing And Livable Communities. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Homeless services providers with emergency shelter and winter response experience. Organizations experienced in regional homelessness assessments and coordinated planning. Firms with established partnerships with municipalities and community service agencies. Massachusetts-based or regionally experienced nonprofit, public-sector, or social service organizations.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: August 1, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Massachusetts government authority is gathering information on unsheltered homelessness, winter emergency shelter capacity, and provider and municipal preparedness. The RFI also aims to support coordinated planning and collaboration among homeless service organizations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Responses must be no longer than five pages
Responses must be typed in font no smaller than 12 point
Responses must have 1-inch margins
Responses must be submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF documents
Must comply with Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) policies and standards
Must comply with Commonwealth's Standard Contract Form and Instructions and Certifications if selected for future procurement

TIMELINE

Announcement of Request for Information: July 31st, 2026

Virtual Listening Session: August 19th, 2026, 2:30 pm

Deadline for Submission of Comments: August 31st, 2026, 5:00 pm

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 31, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Executive Office Of Housing And Livable Communities

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Massachusetts is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding emergency winter response services for homeless individuals. The agency seeks to understand the regional scale of unsheltered homelessness and assess the preparedness of homeless service providers and municipalities to meet winter emergency shelter needs.

The information request is also intended to support the development of collaborative relationships, where appropriate, to improve coordinated planning and strengthen preparedness for winter emergency shelter capacity. A virtual pre-bid listening session is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Executive Office Of Housing And Livable Communities. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Homeless services providers with emergency shelter and winter response experience
Organizations experienced in regional homelessness assessments and coordinated planning
Firms with established partnerships with municipalities and community service agencies
Massachusetts-based or regionally experienced nonprofit, public-sector, or social service organizations

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