Lewiston Housing (LH), a HUD Moving to Work (MTW) agency, invites proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations and local government entities to operate up to 100 emergency shelter beds for unhoused individuals in Lewiston, Maine. This MTW initiative is undertaken in accordance with HUD’s MTW guidelines (PIH Notice 2011-45) and local non-traditional activity parameters. The purpose of this RFP is to competitively select a provider or providers to manage low-barrier, 24/7 emergency shelter services, helping address homelessness in the community. Funding is available on a per-bed, per-night basis as described below to support shelter operations that connect individuals to safe shelter and resources on their path to stable housing.

RFP Issue Date: June 27, 2025

Question Deadline: All questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing via email to theynen@lewistonhousing.org by July 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Responses to all questions will be provided in writing on https://www.lewistonhousing.org by approximately July 10, 2025. No phone calls, please.

Proposal Submission Deadline: July 23, 2025, by 11:59 PM (end of day). Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to theynen@lewistonhousing.org. The email subject line should reference “RFP – Emergency Shelter Beds Proposal.” Late proposals will not be accepted. You should receive a confirmation of receipt email; if not, it is your responsibility to follow up before the deadline. Submitted proposals will not be opened or reviewed before July 24, 2025.