26-01 RFP Housing, Engagement and Recovery Transitions (HEART) Services

The City of Fairbanks seeks a qualified contractor to deliver outreach, referral coordination, and supportive services to unsheltered individuals, aiming to connect them with substance‑use treatment and stable housing while reducing opioid overdoses. The contractor must staff a minimum two‑person team providing at least 20 hours per week of field outreach plus additional follow‑up hours, handle transportation, advocacy, and data reporting, and collaborate with local health and housing partners. The contract is a one‑year base period with up to four optional one‑year renewals and includes mandatory insurance, background checks, and a bid guarantee. • Minimum 20 hrs/week field outreach plus 10‑20 hrs/week follow‑up support • Required staff licensing, opioid‑use mitigation training, CPR/naloxone certification • Monthly detailed service reports and invoicing; use city‑provided safety‑tracking software • Insurance minimums: $1 M CGL (or $5 M for >$1 M contracts), workers’ comp, auto liability, property coverage, and performance guarantee after award • Local bidder preference of up to 5 % or $5,000 reduction; bid security up to $200 k