Housing Stability

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposals (RFP) DHHS26087 for a five-year Housing Stability contract to provide safe housing and wraparound services for individuals and families leaving polygamous communities. The procurement seeks to increase housing unit availability by adding six new apartments and 17 additional beds by June 30, 2027, while expanding access to comprehensive wraparound services including case management, mental health counseling, peer support, and educational support. Eligible offerors must demonstrate a primary client focus on individuals and families leaving polygamous communities and provide documentation of at least three years of direct service experience with this target population. The evaluation process comprises two stages: Stage 1 reviews responsiveness and compliance with mandatory requirements, and Stage 2 involves technical evaluation using a published scoresheet with five weighted criteria addressing community need assessment, housing expansion plans, service delivery methodology, sustainability beyond contract termination, and detailed budget justification with specific emphasis on $250,000 in expenditures by June 30, 2026. Proposals must achieve a minimum technical score of 60 percent (36 of 60 possible points) to remain eligible for award consideration. The proposal due date is May 15, 2026, with electronic submission required through Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P). All proposal preparation, submission, interview, and presentation costs are the offeror's responsibility and will not be reimbursed.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response eligibility to particular organization types are identified in the solicitation documents. However, contracted support coordinators currently providing services to this population are ineligible to submit proposals unless their existing contracts will be terminated prior to award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly named in the procurement materials. The contract budget is capped at $250,000 for the period through June 30, 2026, with a significantly expanded allocation of $1,250,000 for the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, along with professional liability insurance where applicable. Payment is contingent upon actual client placement and service delivery, with invoices submitted monthly through the state's electronic billing system and enrollment in the State of Utah's Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) system required for payment processing. Contract award is contingent upon successful negotiation of final terms and full compliance with the Utah Procurement Code and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.