Sponsor: Homeless Services
Procurement Type: Request for Proposals  and or Qualifications

Pre-Bidding:
Code Blue Bidder's Conference
Tuesday, July 21 · 3:00 – 4:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nuz-rsis-gyi
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 234-203-1983‬ PIN: ‪437 226 988‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nuz-rsis-gyi?pin=9418247378196
Pre-Bidding Location:
Virtual

Starting Date: 07-13-2026
Closing Date: 08-10-2026
Closing Time: 04:00 PM

Summary
The City of St. Louis, Department of Human Services (DHS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City’s 2026 – 2027 Code Blue Activities to address the need for Emergency Shelter and services during the upcoming Inclement Weather season.

The following priorities will be utilized in proposal selection and funding decisions.

• INCREASE CAPACITY - Proposals will be selected in terms of providing the highest number possible of additional shelter beds.
• THRESHOLD ALIGNMENT – Proposals will be selected in terms of ensuring the City is able to meet each temperature-based threshold of the Code Blue Framework, as outlined below.
• COST EFFECTIVENESS – A rate has been established by Code Blue Leadership in negotiation with community partners, which will be utilized to establish fairness and consistency across all shelter providers, which the City is rolling out for the first time this year.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
1. Emergency Shelter – Overnight
2. Emergency Shelter - Daytime
3. Transportation Provider
4.    Data Solutions