Request for Proposals (RFP)
City Roots Community Land Trust is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit and for-profit entities (“Respondents”) to provide services and manage the daily operations of a new emergency shelter or bridge/transitional housing option in Rochester, New York. Specifically, proposals should describe how Respondents would plan to provide services to the residents, manage operations, and administer and seek additional funding for the Pallet Shelter community at Peace Village, located at 97 Industrial Street, Rochester, NY. City Roots Community Land Trust (CRCLT) is the owner of the land and is issuing this RFP to secure the services of one or more partners for an initial term of 12 to 36 months. The scope of the work being sought is described in more detail in section 2.0 Scope of Work in the attached RFP.
Information can be found in the RFP and Application Materials attached to this email. Hard copies will only be made available by request. Please follow the instructions in the attached RFP per the schedule below.
TIMELINE:
Release Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Responses Due: Monday, May 5, 2025 by 4:00 PM
Bidder’s Info. Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
(see below for details)
Award Notification: Conditional award notification on or after Monday, May 31, 2025, with a formal commitment occurring after Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Program Start/Term: Immediately after the Rochester City Council review and approval of funds, which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or as soon as the selected organization(s) are able.
Funding is available for 12 months.
BIDDER’S INFORMATION MEETING – REQUIRED for ALL APPLICANTS:
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30AM
Location: The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams –
information below.
Remote Meeting Microsoft Teams – follow this link on day of meeting.
· Meeting ID: 292 907 423 800
· Passcode: LW75Jk9T
Applicants are encouraged to reach out to Paul Minor (CRCLT) with questions or comments:
Paul Minor, Board Member/Treasurer
City Roots Community Land Trust
585.208.0054