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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 Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD)
Can The term denotes an advisory or permissible action.
A legal binding agreement between CAHSD and the awarded
Contract
Contractor(s).
Any person having a contract with a governmental body. For sections of
this SOO outlining required actions of a Contractor, the Contractor
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
Discussions 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.
May
39:1556(33).
Must The term denotes mandatory requirements.
A submission by the Proposer to enter into a Contract with CAHSD to
Proposal supply the services described, in accordance with the SOO
specifications.
A firm, venture or individual who responds to this SOO. The successful
Proposer Proposer responsive to this SOO is also described as the Contractor in
this document.
Shall The term denotes mandatory requirements per La. R.S. 39:1556(52).
Should The term denotes a desirable action.
State The State of Louisiana.
Will The term denotes mandatory requirements.

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1.5 Schedule of Events
Event Date
SOO advertised and posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Blackout period begins Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Deadline for receipt of written inquiries Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT
Deadline to answer written inquiries Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT
Deadline for receipt of proposals and Proposal Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CT
Opening
Notice of Intent to award announcement, and Thursday, June 4, 2026
14-day protest period begins, on or about
Contract execution, on or about 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.

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Provide a proposed project work plan that reflects the approach and methodology, tasks and
services to be performed, deliverables, timetables, and staffing.
1.15 Proposed Project Staff
The Proposer shall provide detailed information about the experience and qualifications of the
Proposer's assigned personnel considered key to the success of the project. This information should
include education, training, technical experience, functional experience, specific dates and names of
employers, relevant and related experience, past and present projects with dates and responsibilities
and any applicable certifications. This should also specifically include the role and responsibilities of
each person on this project, their planned level of effort, their anticipated duration of involvement, and
their on-site availability. Customer references (name, title, company name, address, and telephone
number) should be provided for the cited projects in the individual resumes. Proposers should clearly
describe their ability to meet or exceed the qualifications in this SOO.
A. Staffing Requirements will include:
1. Case Manager - Duties include: Conduct street outreach as scheduled by Program Director;
Make face-to-face contacts with individuals living on the streets; Establish rapport to engage
participants with services; Contact/link participants with providers for homeless services; Review
referrals and assess program eligibility through Coordinated Entry; Complete intake and initial
assessment of services needed; Develop and monitor housing plans through HMIS entries/
utilization; Assure participant assistance is provided within budget guidelines; Maintain contact
with participants; Assist with developing monthly budgets, where applicable, for participants; and
Assist participants in obtaining community support, resources, and services.
2. Outreach Worker - Duties include: Conduct street outreach as scheduled by Program Director;
Document outreach contacts; Notify Case Manager of needed participant assessments; Establish
rapport to engage participants with services; and Contact/link participants with providers for
homeless services.
3. SOAR Benefits Specialist - PATH local provider staff must include at least one SSI/SSDI
Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Benefits Specialist who is responsible for assisting
PATH participants with SSI/SSDI applications. Additional information is available at
https://soarworks.prainc.com/. Duties include: Complete interviews with individuals to gather
information to complete SSI/SSDI applications; Gather medical records and other information to
complete SSI/SSDI applications; Write SOAR Medical Summary Reports for individual
applications; Accompany individuals to appointments at the Social Security Administration;
Coordinate visits to medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other specialists to obtain evidence for the
application; Conduct follow up until benefits are approved and received.
4. Program Director - Provides administrative oversight for the PATH program and is responsible for
supervising and monitoring all aspects of the program including ensuring correct staffing,
providing quality assurance, responding to concerns and feedback from program participants,
compiling and reporting program outcomes. (Match Requirement)
5. Intake Coordinator - Completes Coordinated Entry intakes and data entry to assist with identifying
participants' housing needs. (20% Match Requirement)
B. Staff Orientation and Training - Orientation and annual training shall be provided by the contractor
to all contract staff. Training must include client rights, professional boundaries, abuse/neglect policy

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and reporting procedures, crisis intervention, accessing community resources, First Aid & CPR,
management of aggressive behavior, street outreach guidelines, the contract statement of work, the
program's policies and procedures, cultural competency and multicultural sensitivity, as well as signs
and symptoms of serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The contractor must train all
contract personnel in the principles and service delivery techniques associated with the Recovery
Oriented System of Care model which is a priority of SAMHSA. Contract staff shall be responsible for
knowing the information provided through the following links:
https://www.samhsa.gov/communities/homelessness-programs-resources/grants/path
http://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/grant-programs-services/path
https://www.ssa.gov/blog/en/posts/2024-01-18.html
Part 2: REQUESTED SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Outreach services to those with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness
or in danger of becoming homeless.
2. Case management services including preparing and implementing a plan for the provision
of community mental health services to eligible homeless individuals, and reviewing such
plan no less than once every three months.
3. Assistance in obtaining and coordinating social and maintenance services for eligible
individuals who experience homelessness, including services related to daily living
activities, peer support, personal financial planning, transportation, habilitation and
rehabilitation, prevocational and vocational training, and housing.
4. Assistance to eligible individuals who experience homelessness in obtaining income
support services, including housing assistance, food stamps, and supplemental security
income benefits.
5. Referral services to eligible individuals who experience homelessness for such other
services as may be appropriate.
6. Referrals for primary health services, job training, educational services, and relevant
housing services including use of peer providers to help to assure that these services are
successfully accessed by homeless individuals with serious mental illness(s) and/or co-
occurring disorders
2.1 Population Served And Referral Process
A. Population Served: The program serves homeless individuals with serious mental illness
who because of the severity of their illness or transient existence do not avail themselves of
traditional mental health treatment services. They are often seen living on the street or in
places not ordinarily used as sleeping accommodations for human beings. Service criteria
include: Adults 18 years of age or older who are within CAHSD's seven-parish service area;
Are known to have or who by their behavior would appear to have a serious mental illness with
or without co-occurring substance use; and Are homeless or living in places not typically used
for housing or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
B. Referral Process: Potential service recipients, also known as participants or consumers,
may be identified and referred to the contractor by CAHSD staff, local public authorities or
service organizations, and the contractor may identify potential consumers through the
outreach services on streets, to shelters, soup kitchens, police departments, mental health

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programs, local emergency rooms, group homes and other locations that are congregate sites
for homeless individuals.
2.2 Program Goals And Service Requirements
A. Program Goals:
The goal of the PATH program is to obtain housing, along with mental health or co-occurring mental
health and substance use treatment services, for adults who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
B. Program Services:
1. PATH Local Provider Intended Use Plan (IUP) - Contractor provides services according to the
approved IUP (see Attachments A and B of this Statement of Work) for the current federal fiscal year
and operates according to applicable local, state, and federal laws. The contractor utilizes current
information on CAHSD facility and program names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, hours
of operation, and descriptions of services in order to provide information and referral services to
program participants http://www.cahsd.org/. Contractor utilizes a comprehensive database of current
resources, such as https://www.louisiana211.org/ that provide assistance (e.g., food, clothing, shelter,
and financial help) to individuals residing in the CAHSD geographical service area in order to provide
information and referral services to program participants. The contractor needs to attend all required
meetings including the quarterly statewide PATH meeting/ conference call held by the Louisiana
Department of Health-Office of Behavioral Health (LDH-OBH) and the quarterly regional contract
providers meeting/ conference call held by CAHSD. Contractor acknowledges and responds to emails
from CAHSD within one business day.
2. PATH Eligibility Determination and Enrollment - PATH staff observe and talk with potential
participants and individuals are determined to be PATH-eligible when they report criteria that meet
the Public Health Service Act definitions of experiencing literal homeless or imminent risk of
homelessness AND report or display symptoms that meet the definition of Serious Mental Illness with
or without co-occurring substance use. Individuals experiencing only substance use disorders are not
eligible for PATH services. PATH Enrollment occurs when an individual is determined to be PATH-
eligible, agrees to receive services, and PATH staff have opened a case file, that includes at a
minimum: basic demographic information for reporting; documentation of the determination of PATH
eligibility; documentation of the mutual agreement for the provision of services, and documentation of
services provided.
3. Environmental Support Services - Contractor assists PATH eligible consumers in accessing
and/or maintaining services available in the community to the general public or services identified for
mentally ill consumers. Contractor will access available funds to assist consumers with payments for
emergency shelter, short term rent subsidies, security and service deposits, and rent to avoid
eviction.
4. Case Management - Contractor assists PATH enrolled consumers in identifying service needs to
reduce or prevent homelessness and accessing the appropriate services and supports. Contractor
shall maintain appropriate documentation to substantiate consumer service needs, consumer self-
determination regarding service acceptance, action taken by the contractor's staff to address the
same, and disposition of service referral. Contractor shall develop mechanisms and procedures to
assure the physical and emotional support needed for the consumer to access community services.

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Contractor will assist the consumer in establishing or re-establishing self-sufficiency, interdependence
and self-determination. As appropriate, staff will: Assist in networking with family members and
significant others; Educate consumers on practical approaches to coping with daily living demands,
including personal financial planning, transportation services, habilitation and rehabilitation services,
prevocational and vocational services, and housing services; Provide support to the consumer in
developing skills in decision-making and self-determination; Assist consumers in obtaining income
support services, including housing assistance, food stamps, and supplemental security income
benefits; Refer consumers to primary health services, mental health, and substance use treatment
services, job training, educational services, and relevant housing services.
5. Continuity of Operations - Contractor shall Provide a written Business Continuity & Disaster
Preparedness Plan that describes continued staffing and service delivery to consumers during
disasters (https://www.ready.gov/business ).
2.3 Record Keeping
A. Programmatic Records
1. Participant Files and Data - Contractor is required to enter all required data into the
HUD Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administered by the
designated Continuum of Care Program, the PATH Data Exchange (PDX), and/or other
data collection system as required by Louisiana's PATH Primary State Contact for
outcomes evaluation purposes. Contractor shall maintain a policy and procedure
manual in order to: ensure standardization of work and fidelity to the applicable
certification requirements; set clear expectations for staff and volunteers; protect
consumers' rights; and outline ethical standards for the service.
2. Personnel - Contractor shall maintain staff and volunteer records that include and are
not limited to: Written job descriptions including minimum qualifications; Validation of
references and credentials; Background checks; Signed confidentiality acknowledgment
statements; Annual performance evaluation; Documented orientation and in-service
training; Personnel actions/employee response.
B. Fiscal Records
1. Contractor shall employ time-keeping, record-keeping, and receipt procedures that will
provide an audit trail. Appropriate financial documentation for invoices must be submitted
monthly to CAHSD. CAHSD is responsible for the technical direction of the contract which
includes receiving and accepting all reports relative to services, financial documentation
and verification, and other reports as requested. Notwithstanding any other terms of this
contract, failure of the contractor to submit required reports when due, or failure to perform
or deliver required work or services will result in the withholding of payments under the
contract.
2. Contractor shall have an annual audit conducted by an independent certified public
accountant, and it must be submitted within six months of the end of the contractor's
business year. Two copies of the audit should be sent to LDH-Fiscal Management (P.O.
Box 91117, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3797) and two copies to CAHSD-Administration
(12301 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816). By law, seven copies (six bound and one
unbound) of the audit must also be submitted to the Office of the Legislative Auditor (P.O.

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Box 94397, Baton Rouge, LA 70804). All audit copies must be submitted prior to the
renewal of the contract and/or provision of any services for the contract period. The cost of
the audit is the responsibility of the contractor.
2.4 Quality Assurance
Contractor agrees to establish a Quality Improvement Program in a format to be approved by
CAHSD. The Contractor shall establish a Quality Improvement Committee which shall meet,
no less frequently than semiannually, to review results of monitoring and to plan indicated
corrective actions. Summary results of program evaluation will be reviewed annually by the
Contractor's Governing Body.
2.5 Outcomes
Contractor shall submit the following data and documentation of services provided along with
the corresponding monthly invoice for reimbursement.
A. Process Outcomes: Number of outreach contacts made; Number of persons determined to
be PATH eligible; Number of persons enrolled in the PATH program.
B. Programmatic and Consumer Outcomes: The projected number of adult clients to be
contacted during FY 2027-2028 is 425. 45% of those contacted will be enrolled in PATH
funded services. 60% of clients served with PATH funds are projected to be literally
homeless.
2.6 Corporate Compliance
Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) is committed to conducting itself as a good
organizational citizen by promoting an organizational culture that emphasizes commitment to
compliance with the law. As an organization, CAHSD is committed to preventing fraud, abuse, and
waste while furthering its mission. This commitment extends to every aspect of business as well as
every work-related activity of staff, employees, contractors, and individuals with responsibility
pertaining to the ordering, provision, marketing, documentation, and billing of services reimbursable
by federal, state, or private health care programs.
The commitment further extends to the preparation of claims, reports, or other documentation for
reimbursement for items or services according to the statutes, regulations, and written directives of
Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and all other federal health care programs (as defined
in 42 U.S.C. x 132017b (f), hereinafter collectively referred to as "Federal Health Care Programs").
CAHSD is also committed to ensuring that it complies with the requirements of all federal and state
programs from which it receives funding above and beyond the Federal Health Care Programs. And,
CAHSD is committed to compliance with the Federal False Claims Act (31 USCS 37293734, 1994).
The Corporate Compliance Policy provides standards of conduct and internal control systems that are
reasonably capable of preventing violations of any law, whether criminal or noncriminal, for which
CAHSD is, or would be, liable.