New York State Contract Reporter #2135907

Statewide Supportive Housing Services and Operations for Vulnerable Populations

This opportunity is a statewide procurement led by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the ESSHI Interagency Workgroup to fund and operate supportive housing for vulnerable populations: - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in collaboration with agencies such as DOH, HCR, OASAS, OCFS, OPDV, OTDA, and OPWDD - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting and operating services for supportive housing units - Development, management, and support services for affordable housing projects - Quantities range from small (2 units) to large (over 80 units) per project, with many projects specifying 5-88 units and some larger developments up to 638 units - Part numbers and contract numbers are provided for each project (e.g., TDA01-C01358GM-3410000, C41795GM) - Notable Requirements: - Projects must target vulnerable and homeless populations, including those with special needs - Applicants must be prequalified and submit proposals electronically - 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) and 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals - Multi-agency collaboration and funding from sources such as LIHTC, SHOP, HHAP, and tax-exempt bonds - Periods of performance typically range from 5 to 6 years per contract, with some projects including option years as part of a 15-year initiative - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named, as the procurement is for services and housing development - Past and current awardees include not-for-profit organizations such as Trillium Health Inc., AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Catholic Charities, WellLife Network Inc., Soldier On Inc., Hudson River Housing, PEOPLe Inc., YWCA Rochester, and others - Unique/Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on statewide reach and interagency coordination - Funding supports both new construction and preservation of existing supportive housing - Projects serve a wide range of populations, including those with AIDS, mental health needs, veterans, and families experiencing homelessness

Description

This solicitation is issued by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) to advance Governor Hochul's plan for affordable and supportive housing. The goal is to create or preserve affordable and supportive housing units, specifically targeting vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness using the federal HUD Continuum of Care model. The initiative aims to develop 20,000 units over 15 years, with an annual target of 1,400 supportive housing units for persons experiencing homelessness with special needs. The procurement is led by OMH under the ESSHI Interagency Workgroup, involving multiple state agencies. Applications must be submitted via email, and all applicants must be prequalified by the deadline. A bidders' conference is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

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