Administration of the HOPWA Program

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the STI/HIV Care Program are seeking proposals from qualified vendors to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV (HOPWA) Program. The selected contractor will be required to provide short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance; tenant-based rental assistance; supportive services; emergency hotel assistance; and permanent housing placement for eligible clients in Shawnee County. The RFP has a due date of August 23, 2024 and outlines various legal and administrative requirements for bidders, including compliance with immigration laws and the State's Accounts Receivable Set-Off Program. Evaluation criteria include response format, adequacy and completeness of proposals, contractor qualifications, understanding of the services, compliance with terms, experience providing similar services, qualified staff, and cost. The contract term is from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2030, with an annual maximum expense amount that may be adjusted each year to align with grant funding.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP indicates that the HOPWA program is funded, but does not specify the funding source or amount. Bidders may claim certain bidder preferences, and the contractor can claim up to 7% of the annual award amount for administrative expenses, which include supplies, travel, salary, and fringe benefits.