RFQ 111765 Z6 MHA.pdf

This is a Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Correctional Services on behalf of the Nebraska Board of Parole for Transitional Living Housing, including Mental Health Programming for Parole clients. The RFQ seeks to select a qualified contractor to provide transitional living housing and mental health programming for adult parole clients, with a focus on individuals recently released from correctional facilities. The contract period is two years with the option to renew, and the initial contract is anticipated to be awarded on 04/22/2022, with an estimated initial contractor start date of the same day. The solicitation was released on 03/07/2022, with the proposal opening date set for 03/28/2022 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Proposals will be continuously accepted for Transitional Living Housing, including Mental Health Health Programming, are available for parolees (6) to eight (8) years from the Board of Parole, with the target population being adults who have been recently released from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

The RFQ targets metropolitan areas of the state to provide housing based on the number of homeless parole clients returning to various communities. The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA) is proposing a Honu Home program that will provide peer-operated services based on recovery and intentional peer support models. The program aims to promote recovery, active engagement, hope, accountability, and responsibility through a personal support system utilizing trained Peer Specialists and natural supports. The transitional living is intended to be temporary, with typical length of stay ranging from six to eight weeks. The contractor will be required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with specified minimum coverage amounts. The solicitation allows for multiple sites and service tiers, including licensed halfway houses, transitional living with programming, and safe and sober living environments.