3.1. Be prepared to begin operations of the AHP on July 1, 2026. This shall include the ability to disburse payments for existing AHP subsidies and programmatic expenses on July 1, 2026. 3.2. Conduct the following general requirements according to AHP expectations: 3.2.1. Administer the AHP in accordance with 1) the specific requirements of this contract, 2) in compliance with all current and future Federal, State, and local housing laws; and 3) in compliance with AHCCCS AMPM Policy 1710 and associated documents including the AHCCCS Housing Program Guidebook. All applicable legal, regulatory, and other requirements are not stated in their entirety in this Scope of Work. Rather, the Scope of Work identifies core functions the contractor shall administer in accordance with its approved Project Management Plan and the identified special programs listed above. The contractor's accomplishment of these objectives shall be measured by the Performance Standards stated in this RFP. For the purposes of this contract, the contractor shall provide administrative services for the following AHP PSH elements and sub-programs funded with State Non-Title XIX/XXI Housing General Funds and Supported Housing Funds: 3.2.1.1. Scattered site rental subsidies 3.2.1.2. Site-Based rental subsidies 3.2.1.3. Project-Based Vouchers 3.2.1.4. Community Living Program rental subsidies including facility-based projects purchased with AHCCCS SMI Housing Trust Fund assets. 3.2.1.5. Eviction Prevention and housing support programs, including move in, deposit and utility assistance, damage reimbursement and short-term rent assistance/eviction prevention. The contractor shall establish a system, policies, and an annual budget recommendation to AHCCCS to support these program elements. Funding for these programs is discretionary and contingent on availability of funds. 3.2.1.6. Administrative support and coordination for special partnerships and collaborative projects (e.g., move on strategies, HUD Continuum of Care SMI designated units). 3.3. Perform AHP administrative roles and functions as identified below. The following is a description of functional areas with a non-exhaustive list of key duties the Contractor shall conduct: 3.3.1. Program Participant and Occupancy Services – Solicit and coordinate referrals from MCOs and providers, verify housing eligibility determination, manage waitlists including implementation of AHCCCS identified waitlist priorities, match waitlist members with available program vacancies, select and notify members from the waitlists, issue vouchers and approve housing search process, provide briefings, accurately calculate member Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts and tenant contributions, execute leases, issue monthly HAP rental subsidy and other direct payments to landlords or owners, conduct annual recertifications, issue legal notices, evaluate reasonable accommodation requests, process lease and subsidy terminations, and provide quality customer service to participants.
