Second Light RFP for Shelter Operations

On behalf of the Second Light Board of Directors, please find our Request for Proposal (RFP) for Shelter Operations and appropriate attachments.

Update 8/14/2025: The timeline has been updated to indicate that, due to Board strategic planning this month, the selection process will be made following August 28th. Interviews will be conducted prior to that date.

On behalf of the Second Light Board of Directors, please find our Request for Proposal (RFP) for Shelter Operations and appropriate attachments.

We hope you will consider proposing to be part of this transformative project to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the Wichita community.  We also encourage you to share with others who might be interested in this proposal process.

Additional information about the organization can be found here: https://secondlightwichita.org/

The following schedule may change according to Second Light’s needs or preferences, including unforeseen circumstances.

  • RFP Issuance: Friday, July 11, 2025
  • Pre-Proposal Session: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • Questions Due: Friday, July 25, 2025
  • Responses Published: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
  • RFP Due Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Interviews: August 15–27, 2025
  • Award Notification: Following August 28, 2025
  • Contract Start Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Thank you for considering applying for this RFP.