FY27;Federal;RFP MH PATH

The State of Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is issuing an FY27 Request for Proposals to award up to $500,000 per fiscal year for the federal Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. Eligible nonprofit, tribal, or local government entities will provide community‑based services—including outreach, engagement, case management, behavioral health, and housing‑related supports—to adults (18+) experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk, who have serious mental illness (SMI) and/or co‑occurring substance use disorders (COD). The contract term begins July 1 2027 and runs through June 30 2028, with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions at the State’s discretion. A mandatory non‑federal match of 36% of the federal award is required. Proposals are submitted electronically via a designated Box.com email address; a pre‑bid conference (optional) is scheduled for September 29, 2026, and questions are due by October 5, 2026. • Service area: statewide Colorado • Target population: adults with SMI/COD who are homeless or at risk • Required services: outreach, screening, diagnosis, case management, behavioral health, housing‑related assistance, referrals, data collection, and staff training • Funding: up to $500,000 FY27, 36% non‑federal match, 20% cap on housing‑related expenditures • Contract term: 1 year (July 1 2027‑June 30 2028) with up to four optional one‑year renewals • Submission deadline: October 29 2026 2:00 PM (electronic zip file) • Pre‑bid conference (optional): September 29 2026 12:00‑1:00 PM (Google Meet) • Evaluation based on mandatory eligibility, outreach capacity, experience, partnership strength, organizational and staffing capacity, data management, and cost proposal.