Fairweather Lodges
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-RFA-18278 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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General Information |
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Department for this solicitation: |
Procurement | ||||||
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Date Prepared: |
02/03/26 |
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RFA | ||||
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Solicitation/Project#: |
26-RFA-18278 |
Solicitation/Project Title: |
Fairweather Lodges | ||||
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Description: |
The Department of Human Service’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is seeking a non-profit (501(c)(3) registered, Pennsylvania-based organization to manage and implement the Fairweather Lodge (FWL) model across the Commonwealth. The FWL model is a structured, community-based program that supports individuals with serious mental illness in their recovery while fostering independence. The Department’s objective for this FWL project is to establish between two and five new, fully operational Lodges, with clear pathways for up to 18 eligible individuals to access housing and support services. | ||||||
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Department Information |
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Department/Agency: |
Department of Human Services "prior DPW" |
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County: |
Statewide |
Duration: |
2 years with 3 additional 1-year options |
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Contact Information |
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First Name: |
Nadine |
Last Name: |
Chinapoo |
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Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX) |
717-215-8995 |
Email: |
RA-PWRFAQUESTIONS@PA.GOV |
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Solicitation Information |
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Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation. |
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Solicitation Start Date: |
02/03/26 | ||
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Solicitation Due Date: |
03/06/26 |
Solicitation Due Time: |
12:00 PM |
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Solicitation Opening Date: |
03/06/26 |
Solicitation Opening Time: |
12:01 PM |
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Opening Location: |
This Is Not A Public Opening | ||
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No. of Addendums: |
0 | ||
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Amended Date: |
02/03/26 |
Attachment Preview
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR
Fairweather Lodges
ISSUING OFFICE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services
Bureau of Procurement and Contract Management
Room 528 Health and Human Services Building
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
26-RFA-18278
DATE OF ISSUANCE
February 3, 2026
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR
Fairweather Lodges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
iv
Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1
Part II - CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
9
Part III - TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL
12
Part IV – COST SUBMITTAL
25
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - APPLICATION COVER SHEET
APPENDIX B - TRADE SECRET CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
NOTICE FORM
APPENDIX C - COST SUBMITTAL WORKSHEET
APPENDIX D - LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING
ACTIVITIES
APPENDIX E - FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
ACT SUB-RECIPIENT DATA SHEET
APPENDIX F - WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION
FORM
APPENDIX G - STANDARD GRANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DHS ADDENDUM
TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AUDIT CLAUSE A/B.
APPENDIX H - BUSINESS ASSOCIATE ADDENDUM
APPENDIX I – MAP OF REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE ABUSE
FIELD OFFICES
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Commonwealth will make every effort to adhere to the following schedule:
Activity
Responsibility
Date
Deadline to submit questions via email to RA-
PWRFAQUESTIONS@PA.GOV
Potential
Applicants
February 10, 2026
12:00 PM EST
Answers to Potential Applicant questions posted to the
Department of General Services website at
http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/Search.aspx no later
than this date.
DHS
February 18, 2026
Please monitor this website for all communications
regarding this Request for Applications.
Potential
Applicants
Ongoing
Application must be received by the Issuing Office at RA-
PWRFAQUESTIONS@PA.GOV as provided in Part I,
Sections I-10 and I-11.
Applicants
March 6, 2026
12:00 PM EST
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PART I
GENERAL INFORMATION
I-1. Purpose. This Request for Applications (“RFA”) provides to those interested in submitting applications
for the subject procurement (“Applicants”) sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit
applications for the Department of Human Services’ (“Department”) consideration on behalf of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) to satisfy a need for Fairweather Lodges services
(“Project”). This RFA contains instructions governing the requested applications, including the
requirements for the information and material to be included; a description of the service to be provided;
requirements that Applicants must meet to be eligible for consideration; general evaluation criteria; and
other requirements specific to this RFA.
I-2. Issuing Office. The Department’s Office of Administration, Bureau of Procurement and Contract
Management (“Issuing Office”) has issued this RFA on behalf of the Commonwealth. The sole point of
contact in the Commonwealth for this RFA shall be Nadine Chinapoo, RA-
PWRFAQUESTIONS@PA.GOV, the Issuing Officer for this RFA. Please refer all inquiries to the
Issuing Officer.
I-3. Overview of Project.
The Fairweather Lodge model is a structured, community-based program that supports individuals with
serious mental illness in their recovery while fostering independence. The Fairweather Lodge model helps
individuals, called members, reintegrate themselves into the community by providing emotional support,
a place to live, and employment. The Commonwealth is advancing a Fairweather Lodge initiative
(“FWL”) to reduce homelessness and facilitate community reintegration for individuals transitioning from
state hospitals, correctional facilities, and long-term care settings.
Since April 2016, the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (“OMHSAS”) has partnered
with communities throughout the Commonwealth to establish new Lodges through a statewide FWL.
OMHSAS remains committed to expanding access to permanent supportive housing for eligible citizens
of Pennsylvania through the continued development of new Lodges.
Applicants that operate other programs are not precluded from applying in response to this RFA. However,
the Lodges established through this Project will be owned and operated by community partner
organizations, not the selected Applicant. The selected Applicant shall identify regions with demonstrated
need, recruit and support community partner organizations to establish Fairweather Lodges, and provide
the training and technical assistance needed for sustainable operation after start-up. The selected Applicant
shall, at a minimum:
a. Identify at minimum two communities across two OMHSAS-established regions within the
Commonwealth that demonstrate housing needs as potential areas for FWL locations (see
Appendix I, Map of Regional Mental Health/Substance Abuse Field Offices);
b. Identify and formally engage community partner organizations within the identified regions
that have the interest and capacity to operate a Fairweather Lodge;
c. Work with community partner organizations to establish operational Fairweather Lodges,
including start-up support, implementation guidance, and coordination with OMHSAS as
required; and
d. Provide training and technical assistance to community partner organizations who are
operating Fairweather Lodges, including support in establishing a sustainability plan to
maintain operations beyond the initial start-up phase.
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