Project Information

Bid Title

Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH)

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Apr 28, 2026

Closing Date

May 28, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

305PUR-SOO-30227-001

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Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
305PUR-SOO-30227-001	Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Original: 305PUR-SOO-30227-001	04/28/2026	05/28/2026 4:00:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 305PUR-SOO-30227-001

Department	+ State - LDH
Section	LDH
Dept Code	305PUR
Contact	See Contact In Posted Document
Address	See information in posted document As specified, LA 70802
Phone	225-342-9500
Email	seedocument@la.gov
URL	http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov

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SOLICITATION OF OFFERS (SOO)

PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH)

State Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027

CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT

Number : 305PUR- SOO-30227-001

Proposal Due Date/Time: May 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT

Capital Area Human Services District

12301 Coursey Blvd.

Baton Rouge, La 70816

Issued Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Proposal Opening Notice: Proposals will be opened on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at

16:00 CT at the Capital Area Human Services District, 12301 Coursey Blvd, Baton

Rouge, LA 70816. During this opening, only the names of those who have

submitted a proposal will be read aloud as this will begin the evaluation process.

In person attendance is allowed but not required. Results will be posted to the

LaPAC and Central Auction House websites and via email to those who submitted

paper proposals.

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SOLICITATIONS OF OFFERS

Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH)

State Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Part 1: ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Purpose

This Solicitation of Offers (SOO) is issued by Capital Area Human Services District (herein referred to

as CAHSD) for the purpose of conducting a fair and impartial competitive procurement process to

solicit proposals from qualified contractors who are interested in developing and implementing the

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH). PATH was created as part of the

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1990 (P.L. 101.645) and these

federal funds are distributed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s

(SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and

U.S. Territories, so that they may award funds to local public and non-profit organizations to provide

street outreach, case management, and linkage to housing programs as well as behavioral health

services for adults with serious mental illnesses, who may have co-occurring substance use

disorders, and are either homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Although the local

program is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, services are extended to participants

throughout all of Capital Area Human Services District’s (CAHSD) designated parishes of Ascension,

East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

The contract shall commence on or near the date approximated in the Schedule of Events. The term

of this contract is for a period of up to twelve (12) months, contingent upon contractor performance,

and availability of funding. At the option of CAHSD and with the concurrence of the contractor, this

contract may be extended for two additional twelve (12)-month periods at the same price, terms, and

conditions. Total contract time may not exceed thirty-six (36) months.

1.2 Background

CAHSD was legislatively established in 1996, as a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, to

direct the operation and management of community-based programs and services relative to mental

health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders for the parishes of Ascension, East Baton

Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. The mission

of CAHSD is to deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow. CAHSD

provides community-based behavioral health treatment services in the greater Baton Rouge area

serving approximately 10,000 clients annually. CAHSD is nationally recognized and accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for its outpatient adult programs, child

treatment programs, and residential program. The Capital Area Recovery-Oriented System of Care

includes linkages with primary care providers and recovery supports including academic education,

employment, STD/HIV testing, housing, school-based services, prenatal screening and brief

intervention services, fitness/wellness, family counseling, life skills, parenting, and peer-led groups.

These linkages improve the comprehensiveness of services currently being provided to clients served

at CAHSD clinics and add a key element of engaging clients over time with care coordination and

support that are individualized based on need and choice. CAHSD also provides services for

individuals with developmental disabilities, operates a women’s specific treatment group, and delivers

post-incarceration service coordination. The CAHSD Board of Directors is composed of citizens

representing consumers of our services in all of the parishes served. Outreach to improve knowledge

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among the general public about CAHSD services is conducted in the form of distribution of posters,

flyers, brochures at public places, agency website, and social media pages, newspaper, and bus stop

billboards. OTE: Add appropriate description to complement your

1.3 Term of Contract

The term of any contract resulting from this SOO shall begin on or about July 1, 2026 and is

anticipated to end on June 30, 2027, contingent upon contractor performance, and availability of

funding. At the option of CAHSD and with the concurrence of the contractor, this contract may be

extended for two additional twelve (12)-month periods at the same price, terms, and conditions of the

initial contract. Total contract time may not exceed thirty-six (36) months. The continuation of the

contract is contingent upon the availability of funds to fulfill the requirements of the contract.

1.4 Definitions and Acronyms

Agency

Can

Contract

Contractor

Discussions

May

Must

Proposal

Proposer

Shall

Should

State

Will

Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD)

The term denotes an advisory or permissible action.

A legal binding agreement between CAHSD and the awarded

Contractor(s).

Any person having a contract with a governmental body. For sections of

this SOO outlining required actions of a Contractor, the Contractor

should be understood to refer to the successful Proposer responding to

this SOO.

For the purposes of this SOO, a formal, structured means of conducting

written or oral communications/presentations with responsible

Proposers who submit proposals in response to this SOO.

The term denotes an advisory or permissible action per La. R.S.

39:1556(33).

The term denotes mandatory requirements.

A submission by the Proposer to enter into a Contract with CAHSD to

supply the services described, in accordance with the SOO

specifications.

A firm, venture or individual who responds to this SOO. The successful

Proposer responsive to this SOO is also described as the Contractor in

this document.

The term denotes mandatory requirements per La. R.S. 39:1556(52).

The term denotes a desirable action.

The State of Louisiana.

The term denotes mandatory requirements.

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1.5 Schedule of Events

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Event

SOO advertised and posted

Blackout period begins

Deadline for receipt of written inquiries

Deadline to answer written inquiries

Deadline for receipt of proposals and Proposal

Opening

Notice of Intent to award announcement, and

14-day protest period begins, on or about

Contract execution, on or about

Date

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

NOTE: Capital Area Human Service District (CAHSD) reserves the right to revise this schedule.

Revisions, if any, before the deadline for receipt of proposals will be formalized by the

issuance of an addendum to the SOO.

1.6 Proposal Submittal

Firms or individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this SOO must submit a

proposal containing the mandatory information specified in the section. The proposal must be

submitted electronically at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main.php or received in hard copy

(printed) version by the SOO Coordinator on or before the date and time specified in the Schedule of

Events. Fax or e-mail submissions shall not be acceptable. Proposers mailing their proposals should

allow sufficient mail delivery time to ensure receipt of their proposal by the time specified. The

proposal package must be delivered at the Proposer's expense to:

Other Boozer, Procurement Specialist- SOO Coordinator

CAHSD Fiscal Services

Capital Area Human Services District

12301 Coursey Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1.7 Mandatory Qualifications of Proposer

Proposer is required to summarize expertise and experience in the marketing and prevention science

field. Cite previous clients and projects.

CAHSD must find that the selected proposer:

• Has adequate financial resources for performance, or has the ability to obtain such resources

as required during performance;

• Has the necessary experience, organization, technical qualifications, skills, and facilities, or

has the ability to obtain them;

• Is able to comply with the proposed or required time of delivery or performance schedule;

• Has a satisfactory record of integrity, judgment, and performance; and

• Is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

• Has expertise using evidence-based prevention strategies.

Proposers should ensure that their proposals contain sufficient information for CAHSD to make its

determination by presenting acceptable evidence of the above to perform the contracted services.

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1.8 Proposal Response Format

Proposal paper must be white paper and 8.5 inches by 11.0 inches in size. Pages must be single-

sided and typed in black ink, single-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font, with all margins

(i.e., left, right, top, bottom) at least one inch each. Pages should be typed with one column per page

and should be numbered consecutively from beginning to end so that information can be located

easily during review. Page limit is not to exceed 15 pages, not including attachments.

1.9 Cover Letter

A cover letter should be submitted on the Proposer's official business letterhead explaining the intent

of the Proposer.

1.10 Certification Statement

The Proposer must sign and submit Attachment I: Certification Statement.

1.11 Proposal Content

1.12 Executive Summary

This section serves to introduce the scope of the proposal. It should include administrative

information including, at a minimum, Proposer contact name and phone number, and the stipulation

that the proposal is valid for a time period of at least 90 days from the date of submission. This

section should also include a summary of the Proposer's qualifications and ability to meet CAHSD's

overall requirements in the timeframes set by the agency. It should include a positive statement of

compliance with the SOO terms. If the Proposer cannot comply with any of the terms, an explanation

of each exception should be supplied.

1.13 Corporate Background and Experience

The Proposer shall give a brief description of their company including a brief history, corporate

structure and organization, number of years in business, and copies of its latest financial statement,

preferably audited. This section should provide a detailed discussion of the Proposer's prior

experience in working on projects similar in size, scope, and function to the proposed contract.

Proposers should describe their experience in other states or in corporate/governmental entities of

comparable size and diversity with references from previous clients including names and telephone

numbers. Proposers should clearly describe their ability to meet or exceed the qualifications in this

SOO.

1.14 Approach and Methodology

The Proposer should:

 Provide Proposer's understanding of the nature of the project/scope of services and how its

proposal will best meet the needs of CAHSD.

 Define its functional approach in identifying the tasks necessary to meet requirements.

 Define its functional approach in providing the services.

 Describe the approach to project management and quality assurance.

 Summarize methodology to track results.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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