Code Blue Emergency Shelter
| Agency: | County of Luzerne |
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| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | REF #081126-OHS-1 |
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Description
| Bid Number: |
REF #081126-OHS-1
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| Bid Title: |
Code Blue Emergency Shelter
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| Category: | Human Services Services |
| Status: | Open |
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Issued by: Office of Human Services
Issue Date: August 11, 2026
Response Due Date: 12:00 PM EST on Friday, August 28, 2026
Contact: Megan Stone, Division Head, Luzerne County Human Services,
megan.stone.ohs@luzernecounty.org
RFI Title: Code Blue Services
RFI Reference ID: 081126-OHS-1
1. Purpose
The Office of Human Services is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit
information from qualified organizations interested in providing emergency Code Blue shelter
services during periods of severe winter weather. This RFI is for planning purposes only and
does not constitute a solicitation for bids, proposals, or quotes.
2. Background
The County is developing a county-wide Code Blue Emergency Shelter Program to provide
temporary emergency shelter during extreme cold weather events.
We would seek information from providers able to operate shelters, coordinate transportation,
partner with emergency responders, and connect individuals to housing and supportive services.
The desired services are shelter operations, staffing, capacity, transportation, partnerships, case
management, safety and geographic coverage.
3. Requested Information
Respondents are requested to provide the following information:
• Organization name, address, and primary contact.
• Overview of services currently provided relevant to this RFI.
o Facility location
o Occupancy
o ADA Accessibility
o Kitchen/showers/laundry/backup power
• Geographic areas served.
• Description of staffing structure and qualifications.
• Data demonstrating program outcomes, effectiveness, or reach (if available).
• Partnerships or collaborations with other agencies.
• Capacity for scaling services if needed.
• Estimated costs or funding requirements (budget breakdown MUST be included)
4. Response Format
Please limit your response to five (5) pages. Responses may be submitted electronically in PDF
format to Megan Stone at megan.stone.ohs@luzernecounty.org and Kristina Jordan at
k.jordan@luzernecounty.org no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Please
reference the RFI reference ID and RFI Title in the subject line of your email. Hard copy
submissions will not be accepted.
5. Confidentiality
All information provided in response to this RFI will be used solely for planning purposes.
Proprietary or confidential information should be clearly marked as such.
6. Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a
solicitation. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee involvement in any future procurement
process.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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