PREP Foster Youth Services - DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number RFPS30034902402022 for PREP Foster Youth Services, targeting foster youth in Clark County and Jefferson City. The contract will run from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with two potential one-year renewal options. This procurement seeks a vendor to provide services under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), focusing on supporting and empowering foster youth through comprehensive services. The solicitation requires vendors to submit electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system by May 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must carefully review and accept all solicitation documents, which include several critical attachments such as a region map, program summary, subrecipient annual financial report, and federal and subrecipient requirement language. The delivery location for services is the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 920 Wildwood Drive in Jefferson City, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly provided in the documentation. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the available materials, which limits precise understanding of the potential award value or budget range. The solicitation is structured to allow for comprehensive evaluation of vendor responses, with an emphasis on vendors uploading completed RFP exhibits to facilitate a thorough assessment. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive attachments suggest a rigorous review process that will likely assess vendors' capabilities to deliver effective PREP Foster Youth Services. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best meets the state's requirements for supporting foster youth through the PREP program, with Julie Kleffner (573-751-1689) designated as the primary contact for any questions regarding the solicitation.