McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination

The buyer seeks proposals for a non-congregate shelter project to serve chronically homeless individuals in Bloomington-Normal. The project aims to fill a gap in services by providing private sleeping quarters and integrated behavioral health support. Proposals should address shelter model, location, programming, staffing, and evaluation plans. The buyer has allocated $1,500,000 for this initiative in 2025.

• 3/3/2025 - Last Day for Questions
• 3/7/2025 - Last Date for Addenda
• 3/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Ability to fulfill scope of services in funding notice
• Comply with legal, fiscal, reporting and programming requirements
• Provide proof of licensure for services requiring state or federal licensure

• Design and implement a non-congregate shelter model for chronically homeless individuals
• Integrate behavioral health services into shelter operations
• Acquire and prepare suitable property for shelter use
• Develop staffing plan for 24-hour shelter operations
• Create programming to reduce barriers for chronically homeless residents
• Establish referral partnerships with behavioral health providers
• Implement trauma-informed practices in shelter environment
• Develop plan for transitioning residents to permanent housing
• Create evaluation metrics to track project outcomes
• Ensure compliance with local zoning and safety codes