Emerging Adult Transitional Living Program

Dane County Department of Human Services (DCDHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a vendor to operate a new Emerging Adult Transitional Living Program at 1738 Roth Street in Madison, Wisconsin. The program will provide transitional housing for emerging adults ages 18-21, with a maximum housing period of two years and capacity to serve six to seven residents simultaneously. Key program requirements include integrating a resident mentor with lived experience and operating within a Housing First framework, with a specific focus on supporting young adults who have been in foster care, particularly those from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The RFP evaluation will utilize a points-based system across six categories: program overview (19%), program strategies and activities (28.6%), experience and qualifications (19%), quality improvement (9.5%), cost (19%), and local vendor preference (4.8%). Critical dates include site visits on September 27-28, 2023, with proposals due by November 2, 2023, at 11:59 pm. The anticipated contract will be effective for one year with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods, with program operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2024.

The solicitation appears to provide local vendor preference points, with Dane County vendors automatically receiving five points and adjacent county vendors receiving two points. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county will provide limited one-time start-up costs for furnishing common areas and initial resident spaces. Vendors will be responsible for ongoing utility payments and resident furnishings. The RFP encourages participation from diverse organizations, with the Vendor Information Form including sections for minority, women-owned, and disabled veteran business entity certifications. The cost proposal methodology involves scoring based on the lowest cost, with administrative costs capped at 15% of the total budget. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the cost proposal workbook suggests the program anticipates serving 6 clients over 365 days, with final pricing to be negotiated based on cost reasonableness and available Dane County funding.