Statewide Respite Coalition Coordination & Collaboration

The contract aims to establish a collaborative framework between a state agency and a statewide respite coalition to enhance the coordination of respite care services across the state. The primary goals include aligning state-level efforts with national respite networks, ensuring seamless integration with Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and improving access to consistent, high-quality support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions. The initiative seeks to strengthen service delivery systems by fostering coordination, information sharing, and resource alignment among key stakeholders to better serve vulnerable populations. The subcontract is issued under the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services, governed by NAICS code 813211, which pertains to civic and social organizations. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, indicating a focused window for qualified entities to propose their capabilities. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to occur statewide with an emphasis on systemic integration rather than localized service provision. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, suggesting open competition among nonprofit or social service organizations experienced in respite care coordination and state-level partnership development.