Rental Assistance for the Department of Commerce

The State of Montana, through its Department of Commerce, is seeking a contractor to deliver a Federal Rental Assistance Software System for the statewide Commerce Public Housing Authority. The solution must be delivered as a Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) platform, include ISO base platform components, and provide professional services supporting Section 8 tenant‑based and project‑based housing programs. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eMACS portal and must comply with a long list of mandatory state and federal terms, including UEI registration, NDA 889, and various insurance and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. No paper or fax submissions are accepted, and the deadline is strict. • Provide a cloud‑based rental‑assistance SaaS platform that integrates with federal HUD systems. • Deliver professional services for Section 8 tenant‑based and project‑based housing (field‑agent services, program support). • Meet all eMACS registration, UEI/SAM, and federal compliance requirements, and submit the required cost, expense, and contract‑exception worksheets by the sealed‑until deadline.