Records Change of Dependent Group Home.docx

This is a Change of Record document issued by the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services regarding Request for Proposal Opportunity #21260602151446 for dependent group home care services. The RFP seeks qualified applicants to provide 24-hour, 7-days-a-week trauma-informed, family-driven group home care for dependent adolescents ages 13-21, with a target capacity of 18-24 beds for males and/or females. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held June 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia local time. Written applicant questions were due June 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted June 29, 2026. The original proposal due date of July 10, 2026, has been extended to July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via eContractPhilly. Applicant interviews and presentations are scheduled for the week of July 30, 2026, with site visits to selected applicants also occurring the week of July 30, 2026. Applicant selection is targeted for August 7, 2026, with contract execution by August 21, 2026, and commencement of work on August 21, 2026.

The fixed-price contract value is $810,000 for the initial term of August 21, 2026, through August 20, 2027, with the City retaining an option to amend the contract to add up to four additional one-year renewal terms at its sole discretion. All for-profit vendors currently contracted with DHS must respond to the RFP to maintain contract eligibility for FY27. Applicants must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, capable of delivering services within Pennsylvania, and provide bilingual services with qualified staff in preferred languages. All employees must receive a living wage of $17.36 per hour for FY27. Applicants holding Local Business Entity or LGBTQ certifications receive preference, as do those with existing programs in Philadelphia or surrounding counties with plans for frequent in-person family contact. All applicants must affirm LGBTQIA+ youth safety and ensure appropriate placement of transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Monthly invoicing and comprehensive quarterly outcome reports aligned with performance metrics are required. Contact for questions: Dawn Williams-Jones at dawn.williams-jones@phila.gov.