Rental Assistance Program for Low Income Older Adults

Howard County, Maryland is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop and oversee a rental assistance program aimed at supporting low-income households, specifically those with at least one older adult facing housing-cost burdens due to high rental prices. The program will provide rental subsidies and case management services to help these vulnerable populations maintain stable housing. The solicitation, identified as RFP 12-2025, was posted on September 30, 2024, with a response deadline of November 6, 2024. The contract is valued at approximately 2.16 million dollars and is managed under the NAICS code 624190, which pertains to other individual and family services. The project emphasizes compliance with procurement policies, legal standards, and includes detailed contractual frameworks, such as purchase order terms, contractor qualification requirements, and agreement templates that specify the responsibilities, payment terms, and liability clauses for the selected contractor. The procurement process involves submitting comprehensive technical proposals, affidavits affirming non-collusion and legal compliance, and qualification forms that detail the contractor’s experience and references from past projects. The contract will formalize the relationship between Howard County and the chosen firm, ensuring adherence to strict contractual obligations, invoicing procedures, and service delivery standards. The overarching goal is to address housing affordability issues among older adults in Howard County by providing targeted financial assistance and support services, thereby promoting stability and improving quality of life for this vulnerable demographic. The county’s procurement office, led by Jennie Rittenhouse, oversees the process, ensuring transparency and compliance throughout the solicitation and contract execution phases.