Residential Small Group Home (DCFS)

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued Invitation for Applications (IFA) DHHS91266, seeking qualified providers to deliver residential small group home services for youth with severe behavioral, emotional, or disability needs. This procurement aims to contract with providers capable of delivering maximum intensive support in a structured residential group setting for vulnerable youth populations. The solicitation requires potential vendors to demonstrate expertise in managing complex behavioral health challenges and providing comprehensive residential care. All solicitation documents are available on the DHHS Purchasing site, with responses to be submitted via email to elizbailey@utah.gov by June 30, 2035. Prospective vendors must carefully review the IFA document and adhere to all specified submission requirements, ensuring they meet the rigorous qualifications for delivering specialized residential support services.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement appears open to qualified providers with demonstrated capabilities in youth residential care. The contract opportunity does not indicate restrictions based on organizational size or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the document. The procurement suggests a comprehensive, long-term contracting approach, with the posting date of June 6, 2025, and a due date extending to June 30, 2035, indicating potential for multi-year service agreements. Although specific budget ranges or award values were not disclosed, the nature of the solicitation implies a significant investment in residential support services for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Interested providers should carefully review the full IFA documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and potential contract terms.