Transitional Living Housing, including Mental Health Programming, for Parole clients

The State of Nebraska, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on behalf of the Nebraska Board of Parole (NBOP), issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Number 111765 Z6 to procure Transitional Living Housing, including Mental Health Programming, for Parole clients in Douglas County. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide transitional housing services with three distinct tiers: Licensed Halfway House, Transitional Living with Programming, and Transitional Living/Safe and Sober Living without Programming. Key objectives include offering temporary housing and support services to adult parole clients in a monitored environment, helping them transition to independent living by obtaining employment and stable housing. Required qualifications include meeting local zoning and licensing requirements, providing comprehensive documentation, and employing licensed mental health professionals for programming. The evaluation criteria are structured across three components: Corporate Overview (25 points), Technical Approach (60 points), and Cost Proposal (15 points), with mandatory minimum scores of 15 points for Corporate Overview and 40 points for Technical Approach. The initial RFQ was opened on March 28, 2022, with continuous responses accepted until appropriate availability levels are reached or six years from the initial opening date, whichever occurs sooner.

The procurement does not explicitly designate specific set-aside categories, though the RFQ notes that a resident disabled veteran or business located in an enterprise zone may receive preference in award consideration. The contract is not exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract with multiple providers across different locations in Nebraska. Maximum daily rates are established for each service tier: $30 for Licensed Halfway House, $65 for Transitional Living without Programming, and $90 for Transitional Living with Programming. The contract term is two years with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, allowing for potential six-year total engagement. Several vendors have submitted proposals and received intent to award letters, including Crossroads Mission Ave, Kearney's Village, Tom Hightower, David's House, Michael's House, and Western Alternative Corrections. The State will fund the contract, with price increases limited to 5% per contract period, and all operating expenses must be included in the per diem rates. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the per-client daily rates and potential multi-year engagement suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for transitional housing and mental health programming services.