Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive Housing Stability Services (HSS) to chronically homeless adults in seven designated “Hub” regions. The contract requires a minimum of ten housing units per Hub, with each participant receiving at least 20 hours of in‑person support per week. Services include case management, lease‑up assistance, harm‑reduction, crisis planning, coordination with MaineCare and behavioral‑health systems, and ongoing data reporting through the Maine CoC HMIS. Performance will be measured against strict lease‑up, retention, and health‑insurance enrollment metrics, with quarterly, monthly, and annual reporting obligations. The initial contract term runs from July 1 2026 to March 31 2028, with two possible renewal periods extending the total duration to March 31 2031.
• Provide person‑centered, “Housing First” services (≥ 20 hrs/week) for chronically homeless adults.
• Secure and maintain at least 10 housing units per Hub, submit letters of commitment, and report vacancies within 7 days.
• Meet performance targets (e.g., ≥ 80 % lease‑up within 45 days, ≥ 90 % lease‑retention) and fulfill extensive quarterly, monthly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain qualified staff (≥ 1 year direct homeless‑service experience or lived experience) and comply with HMIS data entry, IT security, and insurance mandates.