Smoke-Free Rental Housing Program (DHSS)

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPS30034902400684) for the Smoke-Free Rental Housing Program, targeting Clark County and Jefferson City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide services that promote and increase smoke-free rental housing options across the state, with the primary objective of expanding the availability of such housing for residents. The solicitation requires vendors to develop and implement strategies to raise awareness and educate stakeholders about the benefits of smoke-free housing, as well as encourage landlords and property managers to offer more smoke-free units. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by November 14, 2023, at 8:00 PM GMT, with a contract start date of October 16, 2023. The solicitation includes two key attachments: a Subrecipient Annual Financial Report and Federal and Subrecipient Requirement Language documentation. Vendors are required to review and accept these documents before submission, and the primary point of contact is Ashten M. Lorts, located at 301 W High Street RM 630, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

The procurement is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving the financial scope undefined. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with payments to be processed through the Department of Health and Senior Services in Jefferson City. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their proposals, taking into account potential technical support needs that could impact the submission process. While the RFP provides comprehensive guidelines for proposal submission, it lacks specific evaluation criteria or detailed information about the expected scope of work beyond the general objective of promoting smoke-free rental housing.