DHW - Recovery Housing Services 6-18-2026.pdf

Request Form to Division of Purchasing (DOP)

Sole Source Authorization - SSA - New

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Form ID 18838

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Year

Requestor Information

Agency Name* Department of Health and Welfare

Agency Acronym*

DHW

Requestor Name* Grace Helie

Phone* 208-334-5613

E-mail* grace.helie@dhw.idaho.gov

Property Being Purchased:* Recovery housing services - provision of proprietary Oxford House model and services

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Type of Exemption Check all that apply

Type of Exemption*

A solicitation has been completed and my Agency wishes to award contracts to multiple vendors for the same or smilar property (Multiple Award Authorization)

My Agency wishes to administer or award a solicitation at a dollar amount above its normal Delegated Purchasing Authority (Limited/One-Time DPA)

The property required is available on one or more open contracts, but my Agency wishes to purchase from a different vendor. (Note: if total value is over $10,000, Agency must also check the box for exemption from competition if requesting to pruchase from a specific vendor). (Utilization of Open Contract).

A solicitation is being developed (by my Agency under its DPA or in conjunction with DOP) and my Agency wishes to limit responses to a specific manufacturer/brand name (I.e. no substitutions). (Note: this option assumes that multiple vendors can offer the identified brand name; otherwise, select the option for exemption from competition to request a Sole Source Authorization (Brand Name Only)

A solicitation has been completed and there is a need to negotiate with one or more vendors. (Authorization to Negotiate)

My Agency is seeking to purchase directly from an identified vendor without completing a solicitation OR wishes to perform a level of competition that is less formal than would typically be required. (Various exemptions-additional questions to follow) mailto:grace.helie@dhw.idaho.gov

Additional Questions*

There is an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare (Emergency Purchase Authorization)

The required property can only be procured from a single supplier (sole manufacturer and distributor) (Sole Source Authorization)

There is an existing Policy Directive on the DOP website which requires authorization to be utilized (Utilization of Policy Directive)

It would be impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous to complete the required competitive process under the circumstances (One Time Exemption).

Sole Source Authorization

IDAPA 38.05.01.042.02 provides that sole source purchase shall be used only if a requirement is reasonably available from a single supplier.

Fiscal Year*

Type of Request*

New

Renew (Agency wishes to extend an existing sole source authorization)

Amend (Check this box to request a change to the goods/services, term or other conditions of the

SSA)

Both Renew and Amend

New

Name of Requested Vendor* Oxford House, Inc

Desired Term in Years*

Anticipated Total Cost (for full desired term):

$3,300,000.00

Do you anticipate the need for renewals?

Yes No

Property* Describe the property you are seeking

Provision of trademarked sober living housing services.

Justification* Check all that apply

Sole source provider of a licensed or patented good or service

Sole manufacturer AND distributor

Sole provider of factory-authorized/warranty service

Sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, systems, programs, etc.

Other

Business Need* Describe the Agency's business need for the requested property

Recovery housing is one of the most critical needs for persons seeking long term recovery from addiction. Providing evidence-based housing opportunities for people with substance use disorders will improve long-term abstinence outcomes; 69% of Oxford House residents remained abstinent after 2 years https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/38/380501.pdf

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Description* Describe what makes the identified property unique. Why is it the only property that could meet your business need?

Oxford House Inc. is a trademarked program that no one other than OHI can administer with fidelity to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) model. OHI has national, regional, state, and local chapters of other Oxford House participants that support and provide the required structure of the model necessary to be effective. OHI has trademarked manuals for each level of organization, which must be followed for the program to be effective.

Alternatives* Describe the research you conducted to identify other potential property/sources. What potential alternatives did you find and why will they not meet the Agency's business needs?

Currently, no other providers utilize a democratic, peer-run, and financially self-supporting sober living model. In consultation with the Fletcher Group Inc.—a nationally recognized leader in recovery infrastructure—the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) sought to identify organizations capable of providing NARR Level 1 peer services. While other sober living residences in Idaho offer room-and-board options with marginal recovery support, none successfully replicate the Oxford House social model.

File Upload and Certification

Notes Extended answers to the questions above are in the attachment "SSA Information"

File Upload

SSA Vendor Letter.pdf 256.89KB

SSA Information.docx 66.39KB

Maximum File Size 250 MB

Agency Certification*

By submitting this form, I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, supports the requirement for a sole source procurement, and is in the best interest of the State.

Signature* Date Submitted* 2026-06-12

Approval - SSA

Administrator Intends to approve*

Yes No

(Pending legal notice and appeal period)

Optional Posting?* This exemption will be sent for posting before final approval.

Yes No

Notes Public View

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File Upload

Maximum File Size 250 MB

DOP Signature*

DOP Printed Name* Mike Gwinn

DOP Title* Deputy Administrator

Date Time 2026-06-17