Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #305PUR-SOO-30227-001

PATH Program Services for Homeless Adults with Serious Mental Illness in Louisiana

The Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) in Louisiana is seeking qualified contractors to deliver the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program across seven parishes. - Government Buyer: - Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD), Baton Rouge, LA - Program Overview: - Federally funded PATH program targeting adults with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness - Services required across Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes - Services Requested: - Street outreach to homeless adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders - Case management, including service planning, housing assistance, and coordination - Linkage to housing programs and support services - Behavioral health services - Assistance in obtaining social, maintenance, and income support services (e.g., food stamps, SSI) - Referral to primary health, job training, education, and housing services - Staff orientation and annual training on client rights, crisis intervention, and cultural competency - Staffing Requirements: - Case Managers, Outreach Workers, SOAR Benefits Specialists, Program Directors, Intake Coordinators - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide comprehensive behavioral health and outreach services - Ability to serve multiple parishes - Required $44,526 cash match - Contract Details: - Initial term up to 12 months, with two possible 12-month extensions (max 36 months) - Maximum contract value: $133,579 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) for the purpose of conducting a competitive procurement process to solicit proposals from qualified contractors to develop and implement the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH). PATH provides street outreach, case management, linkage to housing programs, and behavioral health services for adults with serious mental illnesses who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The program serves designated parishes within the Capital Area Human Services District in Louisiana. The contract term is up to twelve months with possible extensions for two additional twelve-month periods, contingent on performance and funding availability.

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