Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), specifically the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDD) Prevention Bureau, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. The procurement seeks contractor(s) to support individuals with serious mental illnesses, potential co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Key deliverables include providing comprehensive mental health and support services across multiple domains, including homeless shelters, crisis center interventions, mental health counseling, and substance abuse services. The solicitation was opened on 12/29/2021 and closed on 2/7/2022, with a contract period spanning from March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Potential contractors must complete an Offeror Qualifications Application and Budget Worksheet, and comply with Equal Pay for Women requirements. Bidders are required to submit a lump sum total funding request for the service period, with payment terms set at Net 30. The primary contact for this RFP is Rhonda Peters, reachable at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3320.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, contractors must meet comprehensive qualification standards and demonstrate capability to deliver specialized mental health and homeless transition services. The RFP requires extensive documentation, including completion of various prerequisites such as the Scope of Services review, RFP general information acknowledgment, and contract terms acceptance. Potential bidders must also submit an Equal Pay for Women Certificate, indicating a commitment to equitable compensation practices. The solicitation covers multiple mental health and service-related commodity codes, suggesting a broad approach to addressing homeless population needs. Although specific award values are not mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the services and the focus on vulnerable populations implies a significant potential contract value. Contractors will be expected to integrate with existing community mental health infrastructure and demonstrate a nuanced understanding of homeless population support strategies.