CCS_of_Southern_AZ_Proposal-Amend.docx

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona dba Good Neighbor Alliance Proposal in response to:

RFP /BPM 006849

PATH

Contact:

Kimberly Trevino, Grant Manager kimberlyt@ccs-soaz.org 219-308-3088

Table of Contents

Part A

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Transmittal Letter

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Signed Offer and Acceptance

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Signed Solicitation Amendment(s)

Part B

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Narrative Proposal Method of Approach

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Narrative Proposal Experience and Expertise

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Pricing Proposal

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Budget Narrative and Justification

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IUP Budget Outline

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Statement of Agreements

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Offeror's Organization Chart

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Offeror's Resumes of Key Personnel

PartC

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Intent to provide Insurance

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Separate, signed, legal analysis for Determination

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Attestation of Boycott of Israel

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Attestation of Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban Exceptions to any part of solicitation

PART A

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. INC.

Part A Al Transmittal Letter April 1, 2025 Kimberly Trevino, Grant Manager Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Dba Good Neighbor Alliance 268 W. Adams Street Tucson, AZ 219-308-3088 kimberlyt@ccs-soaz.org

Re: Letter of Commitment on the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Request for Proposal (RFP)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona has served the community for over ninety years, we have responded to the needs of the suffering-and we have grown and changed as the community's needs have changed. In response to the needs of the community we merged with Good Neighbor Alliance in February 2025 and hope to continue to provide and improve services in Sierra Vista. For over twenty-five years Good Neighbor Alliance has provided services in Sierra Vista and has been instrumental in providing services that assist in transition from homelessness (PATH) for the last several years.

It is the intention of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona and Good Neighbor Alliance to continue in our commitment to provide services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Request for Proposals for PATH. The resources and experience of both organizations will prove to be beneficial to the community and more importunity the individuals we will serve in PATH.

Please contact me at 219-308-3088 or kimberlyt@ccs-soaz.org if I can be of any further questions of concerns.

Sincerely, 'J::: 7 Kimberly Trevino, DUSP, MAUM Grant Manager

Anthony Fonze • President, Board of Directors I Elena R. Dwyre, DSW, MSW • Chief Executive Officer

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The undersigned Offerer hereby agrees to provide all services in accordance with the terms and requirements stated herein, including all exhibits, amendments, and final proposal revisions (if any). Signature also certifies Small Business Status.

Arizona Transaction (Sales) Privilege Tax License No.:

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For clarification of this offer, contact:

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Kimberly Trevino Grant Management 1 (219)308-3088 ft,,,,,_; elenad@ccs-soaz.org

Company Name 268 West Adams Street Elena Dwyre Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Offer

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CERTIFICATION

By signature in the Offer section above, the Offerer certifies:

1. The submission of the offer did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.

2. The Offeror shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal Executive Order 11246, State Executive Order 2009-09 or A.R.S. §§ 41-1461 through 146S.

3. The Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause shall result in rejection of the offer. Signing the offer with a false statement shall void the offer, any resulting contract and may be subject to legal remedies provided by law.

4. The Offeror is / is not a small business with less than 100 employees or has gross revenues of $4 million or less.

5. The Offeror is in compliance with A.R.S. § 18-132 when offering electronics or information technology products, services, or maintenance; and

6. The Offeror certifies that it is not debarred from, or otherwise prohibited from participating in any contract awarded by federal, state, or local government.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER (to be completed by AHCCCS) Your offer, including all exhibits, amendments, and final proposal revisions (if any), contained herein, is accepted. The Contractor is now bound to provide all services listed by the attached contract and based upon the solicitation, including all terms, conditions, specifications, amendments, etc., and the Contractor's Offer as accepted by AHCCCS.

The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any material or service under this contract until Contractor receives purchase order, contact release document or written notice to proceed.

This contract shall henceforth be referred to as Contract No.: YH25-0041

CONTRACT SERVICE START DATE: 7/1/2025

AWARD DATE: _

MEGGAN LAPORTE, CPPO, MSW, AHCCCS Chief Procurement Officer A3 Signed Solicitation Amendment Attachment 4

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PARTB

Narrative Proposal

5.3 Bl-Method of Approach

5.3.1 Good Neighbor Alliance (GNA) is a community-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that operates a Samaritan Station emergency homeless shelter for men, women, families with children and veterans in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Cochise County is in southeast Arizona along the Mexican border and is 6,169.45 square miles. It is serviced by only two homeless shelters and two domestic violence shelters. The goal of GNA is to offer shelter and access to services to help stabilize guests and provide for their most basic needs throughout their transition out of homelessness. For our unhoused community members, GNA provides a shower program three days per week. The PATH team is responsible for the shower program that helps to provide extensive out-reach opportunities. It continues to be a valuable tool in creating trust and a bridge for our chronically homeless neighbors for familiarity and insight into the GNA Shelter as an option. In addition to PATH Shower paperwork, the staff has the capability to complete SPDAT's on participants, which enables them to be entered into HMIS for housing consideration via the By-Name-List. GNA provides all toiletry items, towels, etc. Shower participants are also offered coffee, snacks, fellowship, and assistance in identifying resources as well as an opportunity to do one load of laundry. For the past three contract years GNA has been granted funding to provide hotel vouchers when the shelter was full or other exigent circumstances arise. This is another opportunity to complete SPDAT's and encounter new contacts. GNA does not yet have funding for this contract year. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year PATH provided services to 3,633 homeless individuals. This year-to-date PATH has already provided services to 2,550 homeless individuals.

Our Day Program is no longer funded as of December 2023; however, the shelter guests can remain on site during the weekend days. GNA continues to offer guests an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities during the weekend days designed to help encourage self- esteem, self-care, health, wellness, and self-sufficiency. The workshops are supported by community stakeholders and volunteers. GNA offers such activities as crafts, story time, and structured playtime for any families with children, as well as literacy information, hygiene, nonviolent conflict resolution, learning how to identify and express strengths and computer lab time for job/apartment searches.

5.3.2 PATH eligibility, determination, and enrollment processes begin when the PATH Team encounters potential clients, an initial assessment is made by the team as to whether the client exhibits behaviors consistent with an SMI diagnosis. This is determined through observation and conversation with the client, learning about the person's history and whether any behavioral health concerns have existed in the past or present. After the team builds rapport with the person, the team explains the benefits of PATH, and the potential client appears to fit the SMI criteria, an offer of enrollment is made to the person to join the PATH program. SMI eligibility is determined by behavioral health documentation, specifically where the client was put through an evaluation and was determined to be SMI, or not. Solari is available for any questions or concerns about the SMI determination process. After a release of information is exchanged, the PATH Team obtains a copy of the evaluation, and it is placed into the client's file.

5.3.3 /5.3.4 Coordination of services is fundamental in serving this vulnerable population. As an emergency homeless shelter GNA is in a unique position to provide housing, necessities, and case management. GNA holds beds for PATH clients as we know that it is a huge step for them to agree to come indoors and accept services. GNA PATH staff provides case management services for PATH enrolled clients, including referrals to the RBHA for behavioral health and substance use treatment. Specifically, the PATH Team assists clients in obtaining intake appointments and provides transportation to/from any subsequent appointments. Additionally, the PATH Team Lead has a working relationship with Jennifer Janzen, SMI Eligibility Education and Training Coordinator with Solari Crisis & Human Services, who assists with researching the availability or existence of past medical or behavioral health records. These records provide documentation used in the SMI determination process. The PATH team assists with applying for IDs needed for access to AHCCCS (Medicaid), Food Stamps, SSA/SSI/SSDI, Veteran's benefits, physical health treatment, and applying for permanent supportive housing. Other services include personal care assistance, pre and post job coaching, referrals to job training (workforce development), health promotion/education, substance use prevention and support with living skills development. The PATH team helps clients re-engage into the systems which they feel have shunned them. Strategies for outreach: PATH has two outreach specialists on the team, which allows the team to be more effective and focused on the individuals served. The GNA PATH team members conduct outreach throughout rural Cochise County which includes Benson, Bisbee, Double Adobe, Douglas, Bowie, Pearce, Tombstone, Sunsites, Elfrida, Sierra Vista, and Willcox. Each location is visited at least twice per quarter. The team also works with the guests of Good Neighbor Alliance Samaritan Station Shelter and Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless, which shelters both men and women experiencing homelessness. Programs such as GNA's Shower Program, Hope Inc., St. Vincent De Paul, and Salvation Army are also used for identifying adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Additional funding for hotel vouchers has provided new contact and relationship building for the PATH Team. PATH has employed a "meet me where I am" strategy. The team provides food that has been donated, hygiene and health items, referrals, and advocacy and continues contact with PATH eligible individuals during the outreach process of engagement to establish a therapeutic alliance. Case management can be done "on the spot" in camps, at the GNA Shower Program, or at the GNA PATH office. The team is ready with a cell phone and a list of resources during all encounters. The PATH Team Lead is available to provide case management services as well. Appointments are set with clients on a weekly basis for in person or by phone to discuss and work on goals. The Team Lead is usually available for PATH clients to contact any time throughout the day.

5.3.5 Outreach is conducted by the GNA PATH Team at several locations within Cochise County. While the team is available to respond to any location in the county, they concentrate on the most populated areas, including Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson and Willcox. The PATH Team works the 1-10 corridor, visiting locations adjacent to the highway. Bi-monthly the PATH Team will conduct street outreach to the extremely rural areas of Cochise County, including Pearce, Elfrida, Pomerene, Double Adobe, Bowie, and other unincorporated areas. In most small, rural communities, a post office exists. There is usually a volunteer fire department, as well. PATH GNA has dropped off PATH brochures at these locations with a request for contact if any homeless individuals are encountered. Each of these locations has contact information for GNA and the GNA PATH cell number. After hours, the GNA PATH cell phone line is answered by Shelter staff, who leave messages for the PATH Team. If a homeless individual is experiencing an emergency after hours, they will be directed to contact the appropriate first responder, i.e. law enforcement, fired department or medical facility. GNA PATH will follow-up with the individual the following morning.

5.3.6 Clients will complete a survey upon discharge and follow-ups will be conducted based on information provided on the discharge survey.

5.3.7 /5.3.8 Linked to Mental Health Providers and achievement of PATH goals as our GNA-PATH team services align with the street outreach and case management goals as a priority. As an emergency homeless shelter GNA is in a unique position to provide housing, necessities, and case management. GNA holds beds for PATH clients as we know that it is a huge step for them to agree to come indoors and accept services. GNA PATH staff provides case management services for PATH enrolled clients, including referrals to the RBHA for behavioral health and substance use treatment. Specifically, the PATH Team assists clients in obtaining intake appointments and provides transportation to/from any subsequent appointments. Additionally, the PATH Team lead has a working relationship with Jennifer Janzen, SMI Eligibility Education and Training Coordinator with Solari Crisis & Human Services, who assists with researching the availability or existence of past medical or behavioral health records.

5.3.9 It is our intent to leverage additional funds for housing, food, and Medicare for PATH client services.

5.3.10 Gaps we have noticed this contract year includes the increase in the number of elderly and disabled community members that have become unhoused. At times, there is a gap in service surrounding unhoused members that are not suitable for our shelter but better served with placement in a care facility. The lack of sufficient funding for housing vouchers for those chronically homeless suffering from serious mental illness has been identified as difficulty. Over the term of this current contract, there have been extremely limited Permanent Supportive Housing Vouchers (PSH) available. There aren't any "new" openings, only those open through attrition. The wait time for PSH also leads to periods of disengagement by participants. Additionally, housing (vouchers) for those suffering with SMI and NOT chronically homelessness is also at capacity causing people to remain homeless in their current habitat or in shelters for extended periods of time. There are openings for bricks and mortar housing units, but participants are forced to relocate to other locations throughout Cochise County. Additionally, we have people who fall through the cracks, as they are too highly functioning for ALTCS services, yet not functional enough to sustain on their own. These folks seem to live a life of chronic homelessness, are in and out of jail, and impossible to house. Another identified gap includes the discharge of patients and no paperwork for their transition being done prior to them leaving the treatment center. This can cause some clients to disengage at that point. A growing problem is the cost of housing continues to rise and finding affordable housing units become increasingly more difficult. Additionally, a number of rapid Rehousing programs were ended through the last half of this contract year.

5.3.11 Behavioral health needs of those living with an SMI and who are incarcerated will be addressed upon release from jail or prison.

5.3.12 Behavioral health needs for military will be ensured by GNA PATH that military individuals and families experiencing homelessness are referred to local VA and military programs. GNA PATH is located in Sierra Vista, which has a prominent Army base, Ft.

Huachuca, within its city limits. Veterans are referred to the local VA office and Primavera Foundation of Tucson, which administers the VASH program. GNA PATH has an established relationship with the Warrior Healing Center (WHC) in Sierra Vista.

5.3.13 Criminal justice histories Incarcerated/Reentry Program It is our goal to support PAATH enrolled clients with a criminal history by assisting in expungement, vocational diversion and specific efforts to minimize challenges and foster support. GNA PATH partners with the Cochise County Re-entry Program and Cochise County Jail Liaison to provide immediate shelter for justice involved individuals recently released from incarceration. This is also another resource for GNA PATH as many of these individuals meet PATH criteria and are enrolled directly. GNA also partners with locally owned apartment complexes that cater to renting to justice involved and low-income people and families. GNA PATH works with AZ@Work and Goodwill Industries job center and refers clients with a criminal justice history for job skills and placement assistance. GNA has existing relationships with local businesses that have a proven record of hiring justice involved individuals. GNA PATH also works closely with the Cochise County Adult Probation Department to assist probationers with shelter, housing and other PATH services, if eligible.

Training and Community Education

5.3.16 We seek collaborations that foster advocacy for clients and in doing so, the community participates through education.

5.3.17 GNA PATH receives regular speaking requests from various community and church groups. GNA PATH takes advantage of instances where the community can be made more aware of the services we offer. We participate in public forums such as the VA Resource Fair and monthly Community Connect resource fair. GNA PATH has an established relationship with local law enforcement and meets directly with newly hired officers to provide an overview of PATH services.

5.3.18 SOAR training and SSI/SSDI application assistance Service Provision:

These records provide documentation used in the SMI determination process. The PATH team assists with applying for IDs needed for access to AHCCCS (Medicaid), Food Stamps, SSA/SSI/SSDI, Veteran's benefits, physical health treatment, and applying for permanent supportive housing. Other services include personal care assistance, pre and post job coaching, referrals to job training (workforce development), health promotion/education, substance use prevention and support with living skills development. The PATH team helps clients re-engage into the systems which they feel have shunned them. Strategies for outreach: PATH has two outreach specialists on the team, which allows the team to be more effective and focused on the individuals served. The GNA PATH team members conduct outreach throughout rural Cochise County which includes Benson, Bisbee, Double Adobe, Douglas, Bowie, Pearce, Tombstone, Sunsites, Elfrida, Sierra Vista, and Willcox. The team also works with the guests of Good Neighbor Alliance Samaritan Station Shelter and Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless, which shelters both men and women experiencing homelessness. Programs such as GNA's Shower Program, Hope Inc., St. Vincent De Paul, and Salvation Army are also used for identifying adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Additional funding for hotel vouchers has provided new contact and relationship building for the PATH Team. PATH has employed a "meet me where I am" strategy. The team provides food that has been donated, hygiene and health items, referrals, and advocacy and continues contact with PATH eligible individuals during the outreach process of engagement to establish a therapeutic alliance. Case management can be done "on the spot" in camps, at the GNA Shower Program, or at the GNA PATH office. The team is ready with a cell phone and a list of resources during all encounters. The PATH Team Lead is available to provide case management services as well. Appointments are set with clients on a weekly basis for in person or by phone to discuss and work on goals. The Team Lead is usually available for PATH clients to contact any time throughout the day.

5.3.19 Emergency Disaster Plan will be prepared in accordance with the new guidelines set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.

Information Systems & Data Collection

5.3.20 /5/3/21 GNA has been a part of the HMIS system since 2006 and began inputting PATH data into the system in 2010. GNA currently enters shelter, rapid rehousing, shower program and day program data into HIMS. GNA complies with data collection, and all other contractual obligations for working with the HMIS system as well as attending training opportunities. ADOH conducts training for all organizations inputting data into the AZBOSCOC HMIS system. The Coordinated Entry gives us the ability to share this info with housing providers and determine placement on waitlist. Clinical Services are not provided but referrals for such services are. The GNA HMIS Administrator ensures all data is input in a timely manner and corrects any issues that may arise. The GNA HMIS Administrator is primarily responsible for running all HMIS reports pertinent to PATH to ensure accurate data collection. Also, the GNA HMIS Administrator will connect new users to Solari, following the protocol implemented by ADOH. Regarding training, Solari has offered on-going training to GNA staff as often as needed. ORGCODE is also another provider oftraining to the PATH Team. SAMHSA has been generous with training money to keep our PATH Team up to speed.

Implementation

5.3.22 Implementation of project will occur immediately upon award and will close as outlined in the agreement.

5.4 B2-Experience/Expertise

5.4.2.1 Programs and activities of the organization is strategizing housing initiatives for permanent housing that would be available to PATH enrolled clients include assisting clients to apply for state and federal subsidized housing programs such as Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), Section 8, and Shelter Plus Care (SPC), and Supportive Housing Programs (SHP), now referred to as "HUD Housing". Referrals are made to SEABHS and to Community Partner Care Coordination for access to HUD housing programs via the SPDAT and Coordinated Entry. Emergency shelter referrals are made to Good Neighbor Alliance shelter, Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless shelter, and Catholic Community Services domestic violence shelters. GNA PATH works directly with the local VA Homeless Case Manager for a referral to the HUD-VASH voucher program. The Housing Authority of Cochise County Board does designate the chronically homeless as a priority population for the Housing Choice Vouchers Program (Section 8). GNA- PATH provides referrals to the Primavera Foundation of Tucson, the local provider for the Supportive System for Veteran Families program for housing assistance and eviction prevention. GNA currently has a Rapid Rehousing contract with ADOH and Arizona Housing Coalition in which GNA-PATH refers clients to, when applicable. GNA and members of the Cochise County Continuum of Care are collaborating on strategizing on identifying housing funding and other opportunities. GNA PATH continues to work with other housing programs in Cochise County. Occasionally, PATH clients can be housed through Rapid Re-housing. SEABHS / La Frontera also has housing for homeless individuals with severe mental illness or substance abuse problems.

5.4.2.2 Staff Experience and program accomplishments are numerous as GNA Path employs four individuals that have previously experienced homelessness. The GNA PATH shower program employees were previously enrolled in PATH and have successfully transitioned out of homelessness. In addition to this remarkable transformation Path Taeam Lead Position is a BHT and has worked as a case manager for several years. PATH outreach specialist/HMIS administrator has 5 years of case management experience and has worked for GNA for eight years and is SOAR certified. The second PATH Outreach specialist is new to the program but brings a wealth of understanding in the field of homeless service. PATH administrator has 5 years of case management experience.

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, Recovery {SOAR}:

Currently GNA has one SOAR trained employee, with two other employees in the training process. We refer clients needing assistance with SSI and SSDI assistance to Community Partners who have trained SOAR representatives ready to offer the service. The nearest SSA office is an hour away and office hours remained reduced. This creates a significant barrier in waiting times. A significant number of PATH clients are undereducated, which makes completing an SSI/SSDI application online challenging. We aid and advocate for the client through the disability process as well as assist with obtaining medical and mental health records and re-file denied claims.

5.4.2.3 Cultural Expertise

GNA has an equal opportunity policy for program entry and participation and has adopted the Social Workers Code of Ethics. These policies prohibit discrimination based on age, disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, racial/ethnic, and cultural differences of clients. Staff meetings include discussion about the need to be inclusionary rather exclusionary of those who need our help. Additionally, GNA has adopted the National Social Workers Standards for Cultural Competence. The staff receives in-house training annually on cultural competence and issues of health disparities. In a rural area it is difficult to identify local training, and we frequently must seek training opportunities outside of Cochise County or online.

The PATH Team Lead keeps a record of all training provided to the team. Training that is provided with PATH TA funds are recorded on a CER and submitted. PATH team employees have a varied background, including having family members with mental illness and/or homeless issues, and having personal experience with homelessness.

5.4.2.4 /5.4.2.5 Services will be provided to homeless individuals in Cochise County.

5. 4.3/5.4.4 Participation with HUDCollaboration with HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Good Neighbor Alliance has been an active member of the Arizona Balance of State Continuum of Care {AZBOSCOC) for nearly 20 years and works closely with Terrance Watkins from Community Partners Integrated Healthcare {C.P.I.H.) who now holds the contract with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH). GNA staff attends monthly AZBOSCOC along with attendees from Arizona Complete Health {ACH), Regional.

5.45 Formal Partnerships within the community Collaboration with Local Community Organizations is evidenced by our active participation in networking and coordination of efforts with several organizations that provide key services to PATH clients. These organizations include Arizona Complete Health, Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless, the Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services and Housing Department (SEABHS), Community Partners Integrated Health Care {CPIH), Cochise College, and more. PATH refers clients to our in-house case manager with the Homeless ID project with funding to obtain duplicate IDs that have been lost or stolen; the Lions Club of Sierra Vista and Benson provides limited eye exams and glasses. On a case-by-case basis Going to Grandmas provides boarding of a dog or cat if their owner is interested in checking into the shelter. However, GNA has obtained funding to build an onsite kennel to be completed this contract year. GNA has an MOU with Arizona at Work on employment and job search training that helps clients enter the workforce. GNA participates in Sierra Vista Community Connect, a monthly collaboration of 30 different agencies coming together in one space to provide a variety of services to those in need. GNA-PATH has established working relationships with property owners, property managers, and businesses excited to help further access to housing and employment opportunities. GNA has hosted many church and youth groups for tours and community service projects. The GNA pantry is primarily stocked through community and church-sponsored food drives. Local churches, businesses, and community-at-large volunteers offer their services to provide evening hot cooked meals daily. GNA is often sought out by community members wanting to get involved in helping the homeless or just wanting information about all things relating to local homelessness. The

5.4.6 Relationships with police fire and county Sheriff's departments are continuously evolving as we seek to strengthen our ties with the Law Enforcement community.

5.4.7 Relationships with organizations who specialize in serving veterans are significant as we seek to address the Behavioral health needs of active-duty military service members, returning veterans, and military families. Just as with all PATH clients, GNA PATH will ensure that military individuals and families experiencing homelessness are referred to local VA and military programs. GNA PATH is in Sierra Vista, which has a prominent Army base, Fort Huachuca, within its city limits. Military and Veterans are referred to the local VA office, The Warrior Healing Center, Primavera Foundation of Tucson, which administers the VASH program. Often, qualified veterans are housed quickly.

5.4.8 Offeror's referral source following organizations and services are used for referrals depending upon shelter guests and/or GNA-PATH participants needs: HACC, the AZ Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) Benefits Counselors, the Sierra Vista VA Community Outpatient Based Clinic and Homeless Case Manager, Tucson VA Homeless program, Desert Rose Transitional Living, Chiricahua Community Health Center, Community Intervention Associates, St. Vincent De Paul, Community Bridges Inc., Cochise County Drug Court and Cochise County Care Court for veterans and those with mental illness. The Path Lead has also collaborated with SEABHS / La Frontera and can send a referral to get seen for mental illness or substance abuse. SABHS / LaFrontera also has Ocotillo Unit housing available for path clients with a severe mental illness determination which provides them with somewhere to live and continue receiving the help they need.

Additionally, GNA receives referrals from most of these organizations. The PATH Team also assists local agencies servicing justice-involved individuals. Prison re-entry programs have sought out PATH resources in attempts to identify suitable housing for these individuals.

GNA-PATH remains the only active outreach team in Cochise County. We are often joined by Outreach team specialists from the BNL case manager team and community health workers from Cochise County. GNA-PATH has been sought out by church groups, the VA Social Worker, the Director of Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless, Sonoran Prevention Works and representatives from the City of Sierra Vista to go on outreach with the team.

5.4.9 Organizational chart can be found in section B8.

Reporting is outlined in the organizational chart. Project manager and key personnel would report to the Director of Housing, Terrance Watkins.

5.5 Pricing Methodology/Cost reimbursement

5.5.1 Description of proposed use of grant funds NOTE: Include methodologies/ tracking tools to be used to ensure goals are reached or exceeded. In 2023/2024 we outreached/engaged approximately 27 individuals per quarter. We feel a realistic and fair estimation for 2024/2025 includes a 10% decrease in the 2022/2023 numbers. As such, we feel comfortable anticipating outreaching 107 and enrolling 21. Historically, individuals contacted in street outreach are actively homeless. During the 2021/2022 contract, our PATH team encountered 6 veterans in outreach endeavors. Given the reduction in homeless individuals, we anticipate outreach/engaging 5 self-identifying veterans during 2022/2023.

Methodologies/Tracking Tools: The PATH Outreach Team covers all locations within Cochise County, conducting street outreach activities. Through networking and relationship building, the GNA Path Team gathers the most current data available from the varying municipalities and governmental agencies within Cochise County, regarding homelessness in their respective areas. This is accomplished through CCCOC meetings, meetings with law enforcement/public safety, local church groups and other area groups. The PATH Team conducts proactive outreach efforts by searching known areas within the county, historically utilized by the homeless population. Conversely, the PATH team is oftentimes reactive, i.e., responding to reports of homeless individuals within Cochise County, from citizens and other groups. As a result of the relationships forged with agencies/municipalities listed above, the PATH team is routinely made aware of potential PATH clients and homeless situations. Each encounter is recorded and input into HMIS and the PATH Data Exchange (PDX). These tools assist the Team Lead in ensuring that team goals are reached or exceeded. Additionally, the team meets telephonically with the State PATH Administrator monthly, discussing efforts and progress. to meet goals. It should be noted that when veterans are outreach/engaged, and after their military service has been verified, these individuals relate to VA HUD-VASH through the local VA office and Primavera Foundation of Tucson. Most often, they are housed almost immediately and are not brought into the PATH program. lfthe PATH Team encounters a self-identifying veteran, whose service cannot be verified or is ineligible for benefits, the team will work to enroll the individual if they appear to fit PATH SMI criteria.

5.5.2 Budget narrative and justification can be found in section B4 attachment 5.

5.5.3 The amount applied for is $132,000. We intend to use these funds efficiently in the most effective manner.

5.6 Intent to Provide Insurance

It is the intent of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona dba Good Neighbor Alliance to provide insurance. Upon award a certificate of Insurance will be submitted.

5.7 Additional Information

References/Recommendations Attached in the following page.

Acknowledgement Attached in the following page.

! May 11, 2020

Good Neighbor Alliance Brad Roland- Director PATH Grant Program 420 N. 7th street Sierra Vista, Arizona 86636

{l arlzona complete health..

Complete Care Plan 333 E. Wetmore Road Suite600 Tucson, AZ 85705

RE: Letter of Support for the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH Grant, Request for Proposal (RFP)

Dear Mr. Roland, As the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for nine Southern Arizona counties, Arizona

Complete Health- Complete Care Plan (AzCH-CCP) administers Integrated Care for physical health and behavioral health services for persons determined to have a Serious Mental Illness, General Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. AzCH-CCP has built a network of Provider Organizations in l i. Cochise, Graham, Greenlee and Santa Cruz counties to provide health services to people living in these communities. We have worked collaboratively with Good Neighbor Alliance and their PATH Grant Program to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the community, collaborate with the PATH team to connect the individuals experiencing homeless to obtain assistance in applying for AHCCCS and get connected with health care/behavioral health care services. AzCH-CCP and the PATH grant are working to get people experiencing homelessness the care or services they may need.

We support the PATH grant in collaborating and participating in the Cochise Coalition to End Homelessness. AzCH-CCP participates actively in the Cochise County By Name List (BNL)/Case Conferencing to review the chronically homeless/literally homeless individuals who are in need of services. AzCH-CCP, in collaboration with the Cochise Coalition to End Homelessness host meetings for Cochise BNL/Case Conferencing meetings. During these calls we are able to coordinate with one of our Provider Organization to enroll members for services, and help them access physical health or behavioral health needs. We have established working relationships so that PATH Grant staff know how to coordinate with Provider Organizations staff to connect Individuals with services in our network. AzCH- CCP Provider Organizations also seek assistance from the PATH staff to locate individuals who are out in the community living on the streets or camping.

experiencing homeless. The PATH program connects, transports, builds the initial relationship with individuals experiencing homelessness, gains their trust to help them transition to organizations who will provide the care they need. The PATH grant, Provider Organizations and AzCH-CCP-CCP are breaking the down barriers and assisting individuals to get the care needed and housed.

Please contact me at Mayday.R.Levine@azcompletehealth.com or 520-305-1265, should you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely, Signed electronically

Mayday Levine-Mata, PsyD

Director-Program Development

Arizona Complete Health Complete Care Plan

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Maya, 2020

John F. Hogeboom President & CEO Community Bridges, Inc.

1855 West Baseline Rd., St. 101 Mesa, AZ 85202 Re: Letter of Support and Commitment on the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Request for Proposal (RFP) Dear Project Director:

Community Bridges, Inc (CBI), a private non-profit, 501(c)(3) since 1982. CBl's mission Is to maintain the dignity of human life and has worked with Good Neighbor Alliance for the past 5 years.

CBI manages a Balance of State (BOS) Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing program in Cochise County. CBI works with Good Neighbor Alliance for referrals for the program. CBI reaches out to Good Neighbor Alliance when they need new referrals and we both participate in the Coordinated Entry process to serve the homeless population In Cochise County. CBI will continue to partner with GNA on the referrals and working together on community efforts throughout Cochise County.

CBI highly supports GNA's bid to continue as the PATH provider for Cochise County. GNA is a leader in the community and provides essential services In Cochise County.

Please contact Megan Lee at 520.262.1998 or email her at mlee@cbridges.com should you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely, t - John Hogeboom President/CEO

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Brad Roland, Administrative Director

420 N. 7th Street Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

RE: Letter of Support for the Project for Assistance In Transition from Homelessness (PATH Grant, Request for Proposal (RFP) Dear Project Director:

As Mayor of the City of Sierra Vista, Arizona, please accept this letter of support for Good Neighbor Alliance (GNA) contlnulns Its vltal role In providing the necessary services for people to transition from homelessness, Since 2010, the GNA PATH Team has been on the front lines, meeting people "where they are" doing street and desert outreach, The years of trust that they have salned with the clty'!l chronic homeless population Is Invaluable to their success. GNA operates the only emergency shelter In the Sierra Vista area and I can't think of a better community organization to carry out the PATH program.

City Staff, working closely with our community partners lncludlns GNA, Is In the process of explorlng the best means and methods to address homelessness, mental health, and affordable housing In the community as a focal point In the City Council's strategic planning process. Brad Roland, the Administrative Director of GNA, Is the Chair of the Cochise County Coalltlon to End Homelessness (CCCEH) - the local committee of the Balance of State Continuum of Care, The City's Community Development Director serves as Secretary to the Committee and wo provide meeting space and support In carrylns out Its mission. We have participated In the Annual Point In Time Survey and have provided flnanclal support to the shelter In the past. We wlll be brlnslns on a summer Intern to prepare a "gap analysis" to Identify areas that need strengthening In the overall system of care,

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Complete Care Plan 333 E. Wetmore Road Sulte600 Tucson, AZ 85705

RE: Letter of Support for the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH Grant, Request for Proposal (RFP)

Dear Mr. Roland, As the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for nine Southern Arizona counties, Arizona

PATH team to connect the individuals experiencing homeless to obtain assistance in applying for AHCCCS and get connected with health care/behavioral health care services. AzCH-CCP and the PATH grant are working to get people experiencing homelessness the care or services they may need.

We support the PATH grant in collaborating and participating in the Cochise Coalition to End Homelessness. AzCH-CCP participates actively in the Cochise County By Name List (BNL)/Case Conferencing to review the chronically homeless/literally homeless individuals who are in need of services. AzCH-CCP, In collaboration with the Cochise Coalition to End Homelessness host meetings for Cochise BNUCase Conferencing meetings. During these calls we are able to coordinate with one of our Provider Organization to enroll members for services, and help them access physical health or behavioral health needs. We have established working relationships so that PATH Grant staff know how to coordinate with Provider Organizations staff to connect individuals with services in our network. AzCH- CCP Provider Organizations also seek assistance from the PATH staff to locate individuals who are out in the community living on the streets or camping.

The PATH grant program/Good Neighbor Alliance has had a long working relationship since 2015 in working with the Regional Behavioral Health Authorities to serve the most vulnerable individuals experiencing homeless. The PATH program connects, transports, builds the initial relationship with individuals experiencing homelessness, gains their trust to help them transition to organizations who will provide the care they need. The PATH grant, Provider Organizations and AzCH-CCP CCP are breaking the down barriers and assisting Individuals to get the care needed and housed.

Please contact me at Mayday.R.Levine@azcornpletehealth.com or 520-305-1265, should you have any further questions or concerns.

Sincerely, Signed electronically Mayday Levine-Mata, PsyD Director-Program Development Arizona Complete Health Complete Care Plan

ARIZONA

HEALTH CARE COST

CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT #1

Projects for Assistance in transition from Homelessness (PATH) Services Posted March 3, 2025

April 1, 2025, 3:00 pm Phoenix Time Marie Horn Email:

12rocurement@azahcccs.gov

A signed copy of this amendment must be submitted with your solicitation response.

This Solicitation is amended as follows:

The attached Answers to Questions are incorporated as part of this solicitation amendment.

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SIGNATURE:

SIGNATURE ON FILE

TYPED NAME: V

Kimberly Trevino

TYPED NAME:

Meggan LaPorte, CPPO, MSW

TITLE:

Grant ManaQer

TITLE:

Chief Procurement Officer

DATE:

4/3/25

DATE:

ARIZONA

HEALTH CARE COST

CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

B3 Attachment 1 DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH u HOUSING Pricing Proposal

July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Cost Reimbursement Line-Item Budget Enter proposed amount for the contract term

Employee Related Expenses (ERE/Fringe Benefits)

21,832.34

Indirect Cost *Approved IDC rate or disclosure of use of de minimis

12.000.

*With prior written approval from the Program Manager, the contractor is authorized to transfer up to a maximum of 10% of the total budget amount between line items. Transfers of funds are only allowed between funded line items.

Transfers exceeding 10% or to a non-funded line item shall require an amendment.

· Indirect Costs are subject to the approved indirect cost agreement or the de minimis rate for non-federal entities in conformance with Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.414.

· All travel related expenditures will require the original receipts and will not exceed the State allowable rates which can be found at https://gao.az.gov/publications/saam

· Special Note: Not more than twenty percent (20%) may be expended for housing services as defined in the legislation The information provided below is solely to comply 2 CFR Part 200, Grants & Agreements §200.331: G1rantor: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA} Grantee: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Grant Name: PATH Assistant Listing Program Title CFDA: 93.150 Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) Contract Award Contract Period Award Amount

Performance (Project Period)

FFATA(Y/N)

6/30/26

Bu'clV8f M,m1veR1tbql.!JsG:Rmm\Witv Services of Southern Arizona dba Good Neighbor Alliance County Coverage: Cochise County Year 1 - 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 A. Personnel:

Position Title (1)

Salary/Rate (3) Level of Effort (LOE) (4) Total Cost Charge to .

Award

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JUSTIFICATION: GNA has four (4) HMIS Licenses and does anywhere from four (4) to ten (10) VI-SPDAT's a week. Due to the volume of work and for safety reasons, there is a need to have two (2) shower attendants, as well as two (2) Outreach Specialists. The Outreach Specialists are responsible for entering all showers and outreach VI-SPDAT into HMIS, along with tracking all new contacts, and updating current contacts. Shower Attendant/HMIS are responsible for ensuring accuracy and upholding contract requirements. B. Frin e Benefits (Em0lovee Related Expenses):

Position (1)

(2) Total Personnel Cost from .

Above (3) Total Fringe Rate (4) Total Cost Charged to Award (5)

PATH Team Lead

Outreach Specialist

Outreach Specialist

Shower Attendant

Shower Attendant

Total Request

166,994.09

188,826.42

JUSTIFICATION: GNA does not offer any benefits other than sick/personal time and pension. The ERE rate is 13.50 % for FICA Taxes.

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Please n W lt%'fW xpenditures will require itemized receipts and will not exceed the State allowable rates which can be f n • f • • g Manual (SAAM) https://gao.az.gov.publications/saam.

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