Specifications include, but are not limited to: This Request for Proposals is published to solicit proposals from vendors to administer the Housing Bridge Subsidy Program (HBSP). HBSP provides housing services and subsidies for rent in order to “bridge” the gap between institutional living and independent living with a permanent rental subsidy such as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher or comparable rental subsidy. The selected Vendor(s) will operate and expand the tenant based rental assistance program by supporting up to twenty-three (23) individuals with Severe Mental Illness or Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SMI/SPMI) as well as transitional age youth with Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED) in finding safe affordable housing in New Hampshire. The Department is seeking a vendor or vendors to provide the following services/functions/items: Assist potential individuals with HBSP eligibility and enrollment. Provide supportive housing services for individuals eligible for the HBSP. Link individuals to community based services including, but are not limited to: Referrals to mental health, medical or other needed services. Track housing data attendant to the HBSP. Manage and administer landlord payments. Develop and maintain relationships with landlords and housing authorities. Conduct administrative tasks including, but not limited to, providing financial statements and paying landlords.
