Feasibility of De-Linking Eligibility

Arapahoe County, Colorado is seeking proposals for a feasibility study focused on de-linking eligibility, as outlined in the state and local contract opportunity with ID 6762bc7c9ff4c26a67053868. The procurement is a professional services contract aimed at conducting a comprehensive analysis of potential strategies for decoupling eligibility criteria across various county programs. Key deliverables are expected to include a detailed report examining the legal, operational, and financial implications of modifying current eligibility frameworks. The study must provide actionable recommendations for streamlining administrative processes and potentially improving service delivery efficiency. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation requirements and be prepared to demonstrate expertise in public policy analysis, program evaluation, and organizational systems design. The critical submission deadline is December 20, 2024, with the opportunity initially posted on December 10, 2024, providing potential respondents approximately ten days to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, standard local government procurement practices often encourage participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises. The contract appears to be open to consulting firms, policy research organizations, and professional services entities with demonstrated experience in public sector program assessment. Although no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the scope suggests the need for respondents with sophisticated analytical capabilities and understanding of complex governmental eligibility systems. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate prior work in similar governmental efficiency and policy analysis projects. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, feasibility studies of this nature typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the depth of analysis and complexity of the existing eligibility frameworks being examined.