Temporary Safe Haven

The District of Columbia is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive foster care placement and case management services for approximately 400 children and youth within its foster care system. The contract specifically requires placement of these children in the State of Maryland, with the primary objective of ensuring safe, stable, and supportive temporary housing and comprehensive case management. The procurement opportunity (Contract ID: 66c859e6829eb5d86907216c) was originally posted on March 27, 2017, with a proposal submission deadline of May 12, 2017. Potential contractors must demonstrate extensive experience in child welfare services, with proven capabilities in foster care placement, case management, and supporting vulnerable youth populations. Qualified vendors will need to show robust infrastructure for identifying, screening, and supporting foster care placements, as well as maintaining detailed case management records and ensuring the safety and well-being of placed children.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified foster care service providers with demonstrated expertise in child welfare systems. The scope of work suggests a significant operational commitment, likely requiring substantial organizational capacity and specialized human services experience. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the contract's scope of serving 400 children indicates a potentially substantial financial opportunity. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive child welfare management capabilities, including detailed placement protocols, case tracking mechanisms, and compliance with District of Columbia and Maryland state regulations governing foster care services. The contract's geographic limitation to Maryland placements suggests a targeted approach to addressing the District's foster care placement needs.