New York State Contract Reporter #RFA #20760

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute seeks qualified organizations to deliver comprehensive education, training, and technical assistance services statewide to address HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, LGBTQAI+ health, drug user health, and related health equity issues. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director (in partnership with Health Research, Inc.) - Scope of Work: - Five distinct components: - Regional Training Centers (3 awards, one per region) - Topic-Specific Training Centers of Expertise (7 awards, one per topic) - Distance Learning Resource Center (1 award) - Peer Worker Certification Academic Center (1 award) - Training Centers for Peer Leadership and Access to Employment Resources (3 awards, one per region) - Focus on professional training, capacity building, peer worker certification, and digital learning tools - Target audience: non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products; all services are education, training, technical assistance, and certification programs - Quantities: 3 Regional Training Centers, 7 Topic-Specific Centers, 1 Distance Learning Center, 1 Peer Worker Certification Center, 3 Peer Leadership/Employment Centers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on health equity, racial justice, and addressing social determinants of health - MWBE participation goals: 15% MBE and 15% WBE - Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System and submit electronically - Limits on number of applications per component - Annual funding of approximately $3,094,000, total estimated value over five years $15.47 million - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named (services procurement) - Past similar contracts awarded to: Cicatelli Associates, SUNY Stony Brook, University of Rochester, ACR Health, Albany Damien Center, Legal Action Center, SUNY Buffalo, The Family Center - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York, with regional focus areas (Central NY, Finger Lakes, Western NY, NYC, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Capital District) - Contracting/government office: Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Room 259, Albany, NY

The New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director and Health Research, Inc. (HRI) are soliciting applications for a comprehensive statewide training initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of non-physician health and human services providers. The program focuses on ending preventable epidemics, advancing health equity, fighting stigma, and promoting health through innovative professional training and capacity building. The procurement includes five components: Regional Training Centers, Topic-Specific Training Centers of Expertise, Distance Learning Resource Center, New York State Peer Worker Certification Academic Center, and Training Centers for Peer Leadership and Access to Employment Resources. The total funding available is approximately $3,094,000 annually for five years.