Procurement
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Procurement and Special Initiatives
American National Red Cross
431 18th Street NW , Washington, DC, 20006
431 18th Street NW , Washington, DC, 20006
Human Services/Client Services
Negotiated Acquisition
1/22/2026
Award
$85,461,988.00
PIN#80625N0003001
Pursuant to Section 3-04 (b)(2)(i)(D) and 3-04 (b)(2)(ii) of the PPB rules.
The previous RFP for these services resulted in a low response from vendors, underscoring a significant challenge in finding suitable alternatives to ANRC. For-profit vendors offering similar services cannot match ANRC’s capability for rapid mobilization and would require significant investment in paid staffing, which would escalate costs and potentially delay response times. This scenario would jeopardize the City’s ability to provide timely assistance to tenants displaced in emergencies.
ANRC's current infrastructure is crucial for immediate and effective disaster response. Their 24/7 communications hub, directly linked to NYCEM and FDNY, allows them to react swiftly to emergencies, often within a few hours or even less. This is facilitated by a dedicated network of volunteers who are readily available, unlike for-profit vendors who would incur additional costs for continuous staffing and might struggle to mobilize their teams quickly. This responsiveness is vital in minimizing the impact of disasters on our community.
Moreover, ANRC has a well-established network of approximately 42 0 active hotels throughout the five boroughs and Long Island, ensuring that sheltering needs are met promptly. In contrast, alternative vendors would either have to rely on the City to build and maintain a network of hotels or face delays in creating their own sheltering solutions. This could result in slower service and potentially higher costs. ANRC's existing network allows us to avoid these complications and provide immediate relief. ANRC's operational infrastructure, including advanced tracking and reporting technology, is also a significant advantage. Their organizational structure, reliant on volunteers in addition to paid staff, reduces costs and ensures that the response remains efficient and effective. This organizational efficiency is critical for managing resources during large-scale emergencies. Given the unmatched capabilities of ANRC and the low vendor responses for previous RFPs, pursuing a Negotiated Acquisition for the disaster relief services and emergency sheltering contract is the most prudent course of action. Timely registration of this contract is essential to avoid disruptions in service and maintain the high standard of disaster relief provided by ANRC. As the incumbent provider of NYC disaster relief services for emergency shelter ANRC has consistently demonstrated its capacity to meet all their contractual requirements without fail. They have also developed and maintained positive and professional relationships with both service recipients and other City agencies that are stakeholders/participants in NYC disaster relief services.
In summary, pursuing a Negotiated Acquisition with ANRC for disaster relief services is not only practical but essential. ANRC's proven capabilities, quick response time, extensive network, and cost-effective volunteer-based model make them uniquely qualified to meet the City’s emergency needs. Transitioning to a NA will ensure we continue to receive the high standard of service required for effective disaster management. Timely registration of the new contract will prevent service disruptions and safeguard our preparedness and response efforts.