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Notice of Availability of Funds

Temporary Housing Projects

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), Grants and Subsidies Unit announces the availability of funds to provide Temporary Housing Projects for high-risk offenders on intensive supervised release status who have no housing resources upon their release from incarceration and who are under the authority of the commissioner of corrections. The grant will be financed from the funds available through Minnesota Statute 241.31.

The amount of funds available is $367,000 for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014.  The total amount for the biennium is $734,000. The term of the grant will be the 24-month period beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014. The grants for providing temporary housing projects is available for the Twin Cities Metro and larger out-state urban areas.

Private, for profit and non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply for these funds. This RFP does not obligate the state to complete the proposed project and the state reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

All applications are due by noon on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

To receive a copy of the request for proposal that describes in detail how to apply, please contact:

Rubina Khan

Minnesota Department of Corrections

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200

St. Paul, MN 55108-5219

Phone number: 651-361-7170

E-mail address: Rubina.Khan@state.mn.us

TTY : 800-627-3529

REFERENCE NUMBER: PT1376

Nature of Work/Contract Title: Wilderness Instructors for Minnesota Correctional Facility Togo, Thistledew Program.

Description of Work: The Minnesota Correctional Facility Togo, Thistledew Program, is seeking wilderness instructors for its 21-day programs for juvenile boys and girls. This solicitation will result in multiple contract awards. The 21-day programs are offered numerous times throughout the year. Contractors will be compensated $125 to $160 per diem based upon experience and skill.

Estimated Cost: $25,001 - $50,000
Contracting Agency: MN Department of Corrections
Location of Work: Extensive wilderness travel in Northern Minnesota.

Response to this solicitation is due no later than 1/20/12 at 2:30 PM CENTRAL TIME.
To receive a copy of the complete solicitation, contact:
Name: Deanne Kruse
Phone: 218.376.4033
TTY: 711 or 1.800.627.3529 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities)
Fax: 218.376.4621
Email: deanne.m.kruse@state.mn.us

Date This Solicitation Was Posted: 1/4/2012 9:37:38 AM

Informal Solicitation

Minnesota Corrections Facility Togo, Thistledew Program, solicitation for juvenile boys and girls wilderness instructors for its 21-day programs