On April 8, 2026, the City of Mesa released a Request for Information (RFI) for the operation of Sunaire, a 64-room emergency shelter facility in the final stages of construction. The RFI is intended to identify non-profit organizations with the capacity to operate the shelter using their own funding, with the City of Mesa offering the facility at a nominal lease rate.
The City of Mesa is seeking information on applicants’ financial strategies, operational experience, and ability to launch and sustain shelter services. The RFI emphasizes the leveraging of philanthropic funding, donations, and community partnerships to support long-term operations. The RFI (Solicitation: RFI-F360-2026197-1) is scheduled to close on April 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MST.
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