What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Minnesota requires a vendor to deliver Housing Support Program (HSP) services. The buyer seeks targeted capacity-building activities for HSP providers serving individuals who receive Medical Assistance home and community-based services. The requested scope includes strengthening administrative and organizational capacity to administer HSP room and board benefits, expanding access to stable community-integrated housing, and developing regional or collaborative HSP models to reduce the risk of homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible for this opportunity, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. The buyer established a contract period of one year and seeks proposals for the budget. Interested vendors must submit all questions no later than November 13, 2026. The provided text contains no details regarding evaluation criteria.
Scope of work
- Strengthen administrative and organizational capacity to administer Housing Support Program room and board benefits
- Increase provider expertise in connecting applicants to Minnesota Supplemental Aid Housing Assistance or other housing benefits
- Enhance housing transition services for individuals experiencing changes in Medical Assistance services or providers
- Develop regional or collaborative Housing Support Program models to expand access to community-integrated housing
- Develop a project work plan with goals and timelines and monitor progress
- Collect and report required performance metrics and narrative/financial reports
- Participate in project technical assistance and evaluation activities requested by the agency
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a for-profit business, non-profit organization, Tribal Nation, or government entity
- Must have written consent from the county, Tribe, or regional collaborative to support a new or expanded Housing Support Program agreement
- Must be willing and able to serve individuals receiving Medical Assistance home and community-based services
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1: Application Cover Page
- Form 2: Provider Information
- Form 3: Equity and Accessibility
- Form 4: Housing Support Capacity Building Proposal
- Form 5: Budget and Total Program Revenue
- Form 6: County or Tribal Nation Attestation of Support
- Responder Information and Declarations Form (DHS-7020-ENG)
- Exceptions to Sample Contract and RFP Terms Form (DHS-7019-ENG)
- Documentation to Establish Financial Stability (DHS-7896-ENG)
- Financial statement attachment (Board Reviewed Financial Statement, IRS Form 990, or Certified Financial Audit based on revenue)