Referral Network Development and Care Linkage Coordination

The contract titled Referral Network Development and Care Linkage Coordination requires the subcontractor to establish and sustain written referral relationships with a minimum of 14 distinct care entry points, including emergency departments, shelters, and Ryan White grantees, to ensure consistent pathways for client access to services. The primary responsibility involves coordinating the linkage of clients to appropriate care providers and verifying that referrals are successfully transmitted and acknowledged, ensuring accountability and continuity of care. This activity is critical to improving health outcomes by bridging gaps between community-based services and clinical care systems. Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services under its Maine office, the contract is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 624190, indicating it falls under other social assistance activities. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, allowing eligible entities a brief window to submit proposals. There is no specified place of performance or set-aside designation, and the contract does not provide a point of contact or physical address, with all interactions expected to be managed through the provided online portal. The scope emphasizes operational reliability, documentation rigor, and cross-sector collaboration in support of vulnerable populations.