FY27;Federal;RFP MH PATH

The State of Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking qualified public, tribal, or nonprofit organizations to deliver the federal PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program statewide. The award will fund outreach, engagement, case management, behavioral health, and housing‑related services for adults experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk, who have serious mental illness and/or co‑occurring substance use disorders. Contracts start July 1 2027, run for one fiscal year (renewable up to five years), and may be worth up to $500,000 per year with a required 36 % non‑federal match. • Service area: Colorado statewide (urban, rural, frontier) • Target population: Adults ≥ 18 y with SMI ± SUD who are homeless or at imminent risk • Required services: outreach, screening, diagnosis, case management, behavioral health, housing‑related assistance, referrals, transportation, data collection, staff training • Contract term: FY28 (July 1 2027 – June 30 2028) with optional one‑year renewals (up to 5 years total) • Funding: Up to $500,000 per year; 36 % match required (cash or in‑kind) • Submission: Electronic zip file to [email protected]; pre‑bid conference optional (Sept 29, 2026) • Evaluation criteria: eligibility, outreach capacity, community need, experience with PATH or similar programs, organizational and staffing capacity, data management, cost proposal • Mandatory compliance: Federal PATH statutes, 2 CFR Part 200, Colorado procurement rules, accessibility standards, E‑Verify, background checks.