Description: The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a qualified vendor to deliver Winter Shelter Coordination Services aligned with the Homelessness Prevention Blueprint (HPB). The lack of shelter for unhoused individuals is a health and safety risk for one of our most vulnerable populations and serves as a growing crisis as winter months approach. This RFP is intended to address service gaps that occur during the winter months and provide safe sheltering options for unhoused individuals and families while working towards transitional and/or more long-term permanent housing at the conclusion of the winter sheltering program. Posting Questions? Contact: Rachel Joy 205 W. Park Ave. Suite 200 Champaign IL 61820, equityandengagement@champaignil.gov Champaign City Council Set Goals and Key Projects to Address Homelessness The City Council formally adopted the its goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term at the January 6, 2026, regular meeting (Council Bill 2026-001). Council adopted the goal and key project listed below that relates specifically to addressing homelessness in our community. Council Goal: Support our Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Key Project: Develop a blueprint for addressing housing needs and homelessness throughout the City. By adopting a Council goal and key project focused on housing needs and the development of a homelessness prevention blueprint, Council reaffirmed its commitment to addressing homelessness in the City of Champaign. Specifying a key project to develop a blueprint created a structured, intentional process for developing a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable response to homelessness in the community. This allows staff to focus on assessing current conditions, identifying gaps in services, and engaging community partners in the creation of a shared strategy. This approach ensures that future actions are informed by data, best practices, stakeholder input, and ongoing, proactive collaboration efforts. Ultimately, setting the goal and key project to develop a blueprint lays the foundation for a more aligned, effective, and sustainable plan to prevent and end homelessness. The Homelessness Prevention Blueprint was presented to Council during a study session on May 26, 2026 (Study Session 2026-018) and later adopted by Council at a regular meeting on August 18,2026 (Council Bill 2026-122 and Council Bill 2026-123)
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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
The City seeks a qualified vendor to deliver Winter Shelter Coordination Services aligned with the Homelessness Prevention Blueprint (HPB). It aims to address winter service gaps by providing safe sheltering options for unhoused individuals and families. The program is intended to help participants work toward transitional or longer-term permanent housing when winter sheltering concludes.
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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified vendor current on any City Hotel/Motel taxes, to provide an approximate 60 hotel rooms for the purpose of winter sheltering from November 2026 through April 2027. The lack of shelter for unhoused individuals is a health and safety risk for one of our most vulnerable populations and serves as a growing crisis as winter months approach. This RFP is intended to address the gap in appropriate shelter options by identifying a provider with the space and capacity to provide temporary lodging. Posting Questions? Contact: Rachel Joy 205 W. Park Ave. Suite 200 Champaign IL 61820, equityandengagement@champaignil.gov Champaign City Council Set Goals and Key Projects to Address Homelessness. The City Council held (Special Study Sessions 2025-031) on October 7, 8, and 21, 2025, to discuss and establish the Council goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term. During this process, addressing homelessness in the community was a prevalent theme. City staff presented the proposed goals and key projects at the December 16, 2025, study session (Study Session 2025-038 (Archive) and Council formally adopted the goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term at the January 6, 2026, regular meeting (Council Bill 2026-001). Council adopted the goal and key project listed below that relates specifically to addressing homelessness in our community. Council Goal: Support our Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Key Project: Develop a blueprint for addressing housing needs and homelessness throughout the City. By adopting a Council goal and key project focused on housing needs and the development of a homelessness prevention blueprint, Council reaffirmed its commitment to addressing homelessness. Specifying a key project to develop a blueprint creates a structured, intentional process for developing a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable response to homelessness in the community. This allows staff to focus on assessing current conditions, identifying gaps in services, and engaging community partners in the creation of a shared strategy. This approach ensures that future actions are informed by data, best practices, stakeholder input, and ongoing, proactive collaboration efforts. Ultimately, setting the goal and key project to develop a blueprint lays the foundation for a more aligned, effective, and sustainable plan to prevent and end homelessness. The Homelessness Prevention Blueprint was presented to Council during a study session on May 26, 2026 (Study Session 2026-018) and later adopted by Council at a regular meeting on August 18,2026 (Council Bill 2026-122 and Council Bill 2026-123)
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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
The City of Champaign seeks a qualified vendor current on City hotel and motel taxes to provide approximately 60 clean, safe, accessible lodging spaces for winter shelter from November 2026 through April 2027. The vendor must also accommodate two additional spaces for the winter shelter coordinator, City staff, service providers, and Champaign City Police officers. The RFP is intended to address gaps in safe winter shelter options for unhoused individuals.
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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify a qualified vendor current on any City Hotel/Motel taxes, to provide an approximate 60 hotel rooms for the purpose of winter sheltering from November 2026 through April 2027. The lack of shelter for unhoused individuals is a health and safety risk for one of our most vulnerable populations and serves as a growing crisis as winter months approach. This RFP is intended to address the gap in appropriate shelter options by identifying a provider with the space and capacity to provide temporary lodging. Posting Questions? Contact: Rachel Joy 205 W. Park Ave. Suite 200 Champaign IL 61820, equityandengagement@champaignil.gov Champaign City Council Set Goals and Key Projects to Address Homelessness. The City Council held (Special Study Sessions 2025-031) on October 7, 8, and 21, 2025, to discuss and establish the Council goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term. During this process, addressing homelessness in the community was a prevalent theme. City staff presented the proposed goals and key projects at the December 16, 2025, study session (Study Session 2025-038 (Archive) and Council formally adopted the goals and key projects for the 2025-2027 Council term at the January 6, 2026, regular meeting (Council Bill 2026-001). Council adopted the goal and key project listed below that relates specifically to addressing homelessness in our community. Council Goal: Support our Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods Key Project: Develop a blueprint for addressing housing needs and homelessness throughout the City. By adopting a Council goal and key project focused on housing needs and the development of a homelessness prevention blueprint, Council reaffirmed its commitment to addressing homelessness. Specifying a key project to develop a blueprint creates a structured, intentional process for developing a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable response to homelessness in the community. This allows staff to focus on assessing current conditions, identifying gaps in services, and engaging community partners in the creation of a shared strategy. This approach ensures that future actions are informed by data, best practices, stakeholder input, and ongoing, proactive collaboration efforts. Ultimately, setting the goal and key project to develop a blueprint lays the foundation for a more aligned, effective, and sustainable plan to prevent and end homelessness. The Homelessness Prevention Blueprint was presented to Council during a study session on May 26, 2026 (Study Session 2026-018) and later adopted by Council at a regular meeting on August 18,2026 (Council Bill 2026-122 and Council Bill 2026-123)
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