All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Albuquerque has established priorities for funding and they include the following goals: Goal 1: Human and Family Development: People of all ages have the opportunity to participate in the community and economy and are well sheltered, safe, healthy, and educated. Goal 2: Public Safety: The public is safe and secure, and shares responsibility for maintaining a safe environment. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit effective proposals from qualified non-profit organizations interested in providing behavioral health and support services for low to moderate income and persons who are precariously housed. 1) Increased Behavioral Health Stability: People who have otherwise experienced substance use and/or mental health disorders are actively engaged in services that address their identified needs and have reduced or eliminated the utilization of crisis services, are able to maintain employment and have increased daily functioning in the community and at home. Indicators of progress during the service period may include: • Progress on individual treatment plans • Progress and completion of education and/or training • Increase of stable employment and income • Obtainment of supportive housing with case management • Reduction of crisis events and utilization of crisis services (metrics include 911 calls, emergency and inpatient hospital use, detox services, or interactions with the criminal justice system). 2) Increased Housing Stability: People who have otherwise been precariously housed or experienced homelessness maintain residence in a safe and affordable dwelling. Indicators of progress during the service period may include: • Successful placement in housing • Retention of housing for 6, 12 and 18 months after placement • Retention in a housing program and/or exit to permanent housing • Obtainment of affordable housing (e.g., 30% or less of total household income) • Reduction of homeless events as measured by data collection systems and use of emergency shelters. 3) Increased Public Safety: Through engaging in prevention and intervention programs, participants gain skills, knowledge and support in order to reduce the incidence of violence and adult and/or juvenile criminal justice system involvement. Indicators of progress during the service period may include: • Reduced involvement with the criminal justice system for participants otherwise arrested, incarcerated or court involved • Increase in compliance with juvenile time waivers, adult probation and/or parole • Reduced perpetration of violence • Increase in skills for constructive conflict resolution practices in lieu of violence • Increase skills and knowledge around gun safety • Reduction in the number of suspensions/expulsions from school • Reduction in the number of youth dropping out of school • Increase in employment and educational attainment
