HOUSING SEARCH ENTITIES 5/22
Federal opportunity from MFP - MFP Waiver Unit • MassAbility. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2032. Industry: NAICS 80, 13, 00.
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Description
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) seeks to create a pool of qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs) to perform specific housing search tasks ( as outlined beginning on page 9) to assist in finding community-based housing for adults with disabilities and elders served by the Money Follows the Person (MFP-Demo) Demonstration grant, the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, and other MRC state-funded programs.
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The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is looking to establish a pool of qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs) to assist in locating community-based housing for adults with disabilities and the elderly. This initiative ties into the broader Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration grant and related Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2032, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their proposals.
MRC aims to create a reliable network of HSEs to facilitate housing searches for vulnerable populations, specifically targeting adults with disabilities and seniors under the MFP, ABI, and MFP HCBS Waivers.
- Organizations with expertise in housing services
- Nonprofits focused on disability advocacy
- Real estate firms with experience in community housing
- Consultants in social services for disabled individuals
- Identify qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs)
- Facilitate housing searches for adults with disabilities
- Assist elders under MFP-related programs
- Coordinate with existing HCBS systems
- Develop a sustainable workload process for housing search tasks
- Company overview and capabilities
- Evidence of past performance in similar services
- Detailed approach to housing search tasks
- Implementation timeline
- Budget proposal and pricing strategy
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- Must comply with state and federal regulations regarding disability rights
- Adherence to the requirements outlined in the HCBS Waivers
- Consider competitive pricing based on industry standards
- Evaluate cost-sharing agreements with other service providers
- Prepare for potential cap on service fees as per state guidelines
- Form partnerships with local nonprofits for outreach
- Engage real estate companies for market insights
- Collaborate with legal advocates for compliance
- Changes in funding availability for MRC programs
- Potential for increased competition from other HSEs
- Regulatory changes could impact housing search parameters
- Market volatility affecting housing availability
- What are the specific criteria for HSE qualifications?
- How does MRC define success in these housing initiatives?
- What support will MRC provide to selected HSEs?
- Are there established benchmarks for measuring performance?
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- Details on specific housing search tasks on page 9 are not provided
- Any prior similar contracts or evaluations are unknown
- Clarification on regional focus or service areas is missing
- No contact information for the contracting officer available
- Lacking specific performance metrics or outcomes expected
- Information on budget limits or funding sources not specified
- Details on potential training for HSEs are absent
- No outline of reporting requirements or compliance checks provided
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