Mainstream Benefits Programming Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Deadline for questions submissions: April 3rd, 2026
Date to be opened: April 20th, 2026
Anticipated Award Date: May 1st, 2026
Anticipated Project Start: July 1st, 2026
Funds will be spent by June 30th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
City of Providence, Department of Housing & Human Services
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking a vendor to provide mainstream benefits programming services. The selected firm will support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, especially those with mental illness, medical impairment, or co-occurring substance use disorders, by facilitating their access to mainstream public benefits. This will include providing benefits access and navigation services, performing initial start-up activities, and assisting eligible individuals with the application process for public benefits in line with evidence-based practices.
Vendor responsibilities include tracking program outputs and outcomes and developing a sustainability plan to ensure continuity of the project's activities beyond the contract period. All benefits specialist staff must be equipped to guide clients through application procedures and documentation requirements. The contract will be for a one-year period, with questions due by April 3, 2026.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.