27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51449 | FY27 DMH SS Develop Supportive Housing - CSH

The solicitation numbered 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51449 issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division, solicits services for the development and support of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) under the FY27 DMH SS Develop Supportive Housing - CSH program. The work is centered in Springfield, Illinois, and primarily focuses on delivering a comprehensive range of supportive housing activities to comply with the Williams Consent Decree and align with federal programs such as HUD 811, HOME, CDBG, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) initiatives. The scope includes convening working groups, developing consumer assessment tools to match individuals with housing opportunities, managing the statewide Bridge Online Data System for subsidy administration, delivering multi-tiered training curricula for housing locators and case managers, conducting landlord outreach, fostering partnerships with public housing authorities, and providing ongoing technical assistance and policy recommendations to enhance PSH access and quality. The solicitation documents outline performance expectations including annual training programs, continuous data system support, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of fair housing and eviction prevention strategies. While detailed programmatic deliverables and operational frameworks are provided, formal contract terms such as contract type, period of performance, pricing details, evaluation criteria, and special contractual clauses are not included in the available materials. Additionally, standard procurement elements like proposal instructions, representations and certifications, payment and invoicing information, and inspection or acceptance procedures are absent or only indirectly referenced. The contract emphasizes alignment with Illinois state mental health goals and federal housing regulations but lacks explicit guidance on administrative or financial processes, award methodologies, or performance oversight roles, suggesting that further documentation would be required for a complete procurement understanding.