Low-Barrier Shelter Request for Proposals

At a glance

• What: Authorization for the City Manager to seek bids to operate a 50 to 70 bed low-barrier shelter in Augusta.
• Where it stands: Passed 8 to 0 on August 6, 2026.
• Where it stands (November 2): per the City Manager's November 2 report, no proposals were received by the October 20 deadline.
• Next: Council direction on re-issuing or changing the request is not yet known.

Order 26-113

Authorizes the City Manager to issue a request for proposals from qualified bidders to operate the shelter. Moved by Councilor Lind, seconded by Councilor Judkins, 8 to 0. Related zoning standards are on the Shelter Zoning Standards page. No debate recorded.

Sources

• City Council business meeting minutes, August 6, 2026: https://www.augustamaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08062026-95

Log

2026-08-06 - City Council

Passed 8 to 0.

City Manager report, November 2, 2026

No proposals were received for the 50 to 70 bed low-barrier shelter request for proposals (deadline October 20).