Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1076-OCDDE-HS003-132676

Transitional Re-Entry Housing and Support Services for Adults Exiting Corrections in Massachusetts

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (EOHLC) seeks contractors to deliver transitional re-entry housing services for adults exiting Department of Corrections facilities: - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (EOHLC), Division of Housing Stabilization - Collaboration with Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) - Services Requested: - Sponsor Based Transitional Re-Entry Housing Program for adults - Temporary housing (up to 12 months, extendable to 14 months under certain conditions) - Case management, housing search assistance, stabilization planning, and supportive services (behavioral health, employment readiness, financial literacy, access to public transportation) - Coordination with DOC for participant identification - HMIS data entry and monthly reporting - 24-hour client access and compliance with confidentiality, non-discrimination, and performance monitoring requirements - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate experience with formerly homeless or justice-involved populations - Service-rich programming and strict compliance with state and federal laws - Fiscal controls and performance monitoring - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Estimated contract value: $2.1 million for the first year, with up to seven annual renewals (potential total up to $16.8 million) - Attachments include scope of work, budget templates, submission checklists, and standard contract forms - Managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal

Description

This solicitation is for the Sponsor Based Transitional Re-Entry Housing Program for Adults, aimed at providing transitional re-entry housing services to formerly homeless individuals exiting corrections. The program involves locating and leasing housing units in the private market and subleasing them to eligible participants, with a maximum stay of twelve months, extendable to fourteen months under certain conditions. The contract includes compliance with Commonwealth Terms and Conditions and requires coordination of supportive services such as case management and housing search. The deadline for responses is October 30, 2026, and the procurement is managed by the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities in Massachusetts.

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