The County of Simcoe is seeking submissions from qualified and experienced vendors.  Online electronic submissions throught the Bidding System or emailed submissions to bids@simcoe.ca will be accepted for this opportunity.

Request for Expression of Interest No. 2024-048

For:  Cooling and Warming Centres across Simcoe County

Cooling and Warming Centres for homeless individuals originated from community-based collaborations and initiatives, operated and funded outside the system of homelessness prevention services and supports administered by the County of Simcoe.  As defined by funding guidelines, the entry point into the system of services and supports for homeless individuals and families is temporary emergency homeless shelter.   

The County of Simcoe in its role as service manager for the system of homelessness prevention services and supports, continues to work closely with funded service providers and key stakeholders to maximize access and capacity in emergency homeless shelters.  Recognizing the importance of continued enhanced supports for homeless individuals, the County of Simcoe is seeking interest from parties interested in the service delivery and operations of a Cooling and Warming Centre in each of the five (5) communities in Simcoe County noted below.

•  Barrie;
• Collingwood;
• Midland;
• Orillia; and
• South Simcoe