SUD Housing Rental Assistance

Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, Addictions Program, seeks to contract with a qualified provider to deliver SUD Housing Rental Assistance Services from July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2032.

Provide housing rental assistance services to eligible Washington County residents who are engaged in outpatient or intensive outpatient SUD treatment, or who recently completed residential SUD treatment. Housing rental assistance services will assist individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders, in locating and paying for housing Funding will be made on behalf of an individual that covers payment to landlords, property management companies, housing providers, property owners, or specific vendors for all or a portion of the monthly rent, or payment to specific vendors for resident utility expenses. Individuals who receive assistance may be living with other family members (e.g., where a parent is re-assuming custody of one or more children).

Providers awarded funding through this LOI must provide all of the following services:

• Financial Assistance made on behalf of an Individual and their family, when applicable, that covers payment to landlords, property management companies, housing providers, property owners, or specific vendors for all or a portion of the monthly rent, or payment to specific vendors for resident utility expenses.
• Services to Remove Barriers to Community-Based Care: Financial Assistance made on behalf of an Individual may include, but is not limited to:
• Room and board payments;
• Utility deposits and fees including past due utility bills;
• Phone or internet bills;
• Moving and storage costs;
• Household goods and supplies;
• Cleaning or pest management Services; and
• Interpreter Services.

The provider shall be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that individuals receiving funding through this Agreement for services meet all Washington County General Fund eligibility criteria.
• Provide services that are evidence-based and/or follow promising practices.
• Ensure that all individuals receiving services currently reside in Washington County, be previously houseless or at risk of houselessness, and be participating in a verifiable program of SUD recovery.
• Ensure that housing rental assistance services are provided to eligible individuals for no longer than 3 consecutive months, unless approved by Washington County Addictions.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement processes to improve the quality of services progressively.
• Participate in regular contract check-ins with Washington County Addictions.
• Participate in service compliance reviews.
• Comply with 42 CFR Part 2 when delivering substance use disorder services.
• Providers must have policies and procedures governing the use of housing rental assistance funding and be available to Washington County upon request.
• Submit a quarterly report in accordance with Washington County contract requirements.
• Submit invoices in accordance with Washington County contract requirements.
• Comply with all applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to provide services.
• Report all behavioral health services provided to the Resilience Outcomes Analysis and Data Submission (ROADS) system and sign and submit to Washington County Addictions, a quarterly ROADs data attestation.

**RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:** https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/washington-county-or

Funding for these services will be provided by the Washington County Addictions Program. Washington County does not guarantee equal funding for each contractor. Contract amounts will be based on services provided, utilization, capacity to deliver services, and negotiated budget, with the ability to increase based on the need for services and the county's need to disperse. Contract terms are for each year with an option to renew for five years. Contracts are subject to the availability of funds.

Provider must meet all of the following qualifications to perform the scope of work described above: A "no" answer to any of these questions is a disqualifier.

• Proposers must be Certified as a Medicaid Provider for the State of Oregon, as described in OAR 410-120-1260;
• Provider must be enrolled and enter service delivery data in the Resilience Outcomes Analysis and Data Submission (ROADS) system.
• Provider must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience delivering substance use disorder services in Washington County.
• Provider must have a minimum of two years of experience providing housing rental assistance to people in substance use disorder services in Washington County.
• Provider must maintain all required insurance coverage, as indicated in *HHS ATTACHMENT C: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY FORM*.

The County reserves the right to request references and verify qualifications prior to contract award.

Contractor Selection Date: November 27, 2026.