Solicitation: 202603062 Community-Based Housing Services for Justice-Involved Y

The State of Maine is seeking a qualified nonprofit to deliver comprehensive, community‑based housing services for justice‑involved youth across three regional service areas (Northern, Central, Southern). The contractor will provide a menu of services—including transitional living, master‑leasing, rapid re‑housing, voucher assistance, and emergency shelter—tailored to each region’s needs, and must meet strict eligibility, staffing, training, background‑check, and data‑collection requirements. The contract runs for an initial 18‑month period (Jan 1 2027 – Jun 30 2028) with two optional renewals, and the award will be based on a blend of technical merit (55 pts) and lowest price (25 pts). • Provide a menu of housing options (transitional, master‑lease, rapid re‑housing, vouchers, emergency shelter) for youth up to age 21. • Deliver a detailed work plan, staffing model, training program (≥12 CEUs/yr), and secure data‑collection system compliant with Maine OIT security policies. • Submit a single fixed‑price proposal for the initial 18‑month period; award will consider technical score and lowest‑bid formula. • Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, licensed under Maine Rule 10‑148, and able to conduct comprehensive background checks on all staff. • Reporting includes quarterly performance metrics, demographic data, and post‑program outcomes.