Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #437003-G27-0002710

Wisconsin Seeks Service Providers for Advocacy, Program Administration, and Youth Independent Living Services

This summary covers three major service procurements from Wisconsin state agencies:

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Medicaid Services, Milwaukee Enrollment Services (MilES):

  • Seeks Russian Advocacy Services to assist Russian-speaking immigrants and families with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in accessing Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, FoodShare, and Child Care benefits
  • Services include client counseling, case management, application assistance, document submission, recertification support, and communication facilitation
  • Requires demonstrated Russian language proficiency and specific staffing/training standards
  • Estimated 1,250 service instances over the contract term
  • Contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals

• Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Intergovernmental Relations:

  • Solicits administration and investment services for the Service Award Program (SAP) supporting 6,550 volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and first responders across 275 municipalities
  • Services include fiduciary management, record-keeping, online tools, marketing, reporting, and transition support for a defined contribution program under IRC Section 457(b)
  • Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar programs and compliance with state/federal regulations
  • Initial contract is two years, with up to three two-year renewals

• Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Youth Services:

  • Requests proposals for Independent Living (IL) services in Region 3 (Milwaukee) for 450-550 youth ages 17.5-23 aging out or aged out of out-of-home care
  • Services include case management, housing assistance, education and employment support, health and well-being services, and youth leadership development via a Youth Advisory Council
  • Includes administration of Educational and Training Vouchers (ETV) and support for subpopulations such as youth with human trafficking experience
  • Requires evidence-informed, culturally responsible, and youth-driven service delivery, both in-person and via technology
  • Maximum initial contract award is $437,500 with a 15% match requirement
  • Initial term is approximately 14 months, with up to four one-year renewals and a possible 12-month transition period

• No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named in any of the solicitations

• All opportunities focus on professional and social services, not product procurement

• Notable requirements include language proficiency, experience with defined contribution programs, youth engagement, and compliance with relevant regulations

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Grant Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. It seeks proposals to provide regionalized Independent Living (IL) services in Youth Services Region 3 for youth likely to age out of out-of-home care (OHC) or who have aged out through the child welfare or youth justice system. The contract aims to support the successful transition of eligible youth leaving OHC by facilitating collaboration, connections, and service provision to promote stable young adulthood. Proposals must be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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