SWS-HOUSING-H2H_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals solicitation document from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for the Homeless to Housing program. The RFP seeks proposals to develop statewide programs supporting individuals experiencing homelessness through interdisciplinary service teams providing outreach, engagement, case management, housing location, lease negotiation, behavioral health coordination, employment support, and housing stabilization services under a "services follows the person" model. A mandatory virtual bidders' conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST, with a letter of intent due October 8, 2026 and written questions due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Proposal submissions are due November 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. The contract term is three years beginning July 1, 2027, with potential extension at the Department's discretion based on funding availability. The program will support approximately 3,300 service slots statewide, with up to five lead agency contracts anticipated per Coordinated Access Network region.

Total annual funding is $22,770,513, derived from state appropriations, Federal Social Service Block Grant funding, and HUD Continuum of Care federal funding. Eligible respondents are private nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or Connecticut municipalities with a demonstrated minimum of five years of direct service delivery experience with persons experiencing homelessness and documented collaboration with the Coordinated Access Network and local mental health authorities. Proposers must submit three years of audited financial statements and develop budgets with minimum staffing costs of $100,000 annually per full-time equivalent. Performance metrics require at least 90% of enrollees to have prior residence of literal homelessness, at least 80% housing retention for two years post-enrollment, permanent housing placement for at least 80% of enrolled consumers, and connection of at least 90% of engaged consumers to community resources including behavioral health services. Questions and inquiries should be directed to Christine Goracy at 860-418-7000 or DMHAS.FiscalContracts@ct.gov.