New York State Contract Reporter #20760

Statewide Education, Training, and Technical Assistance Services to End Epidemics in New York

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute seeks qualified organizations to deliver comprehensive education, training, and technical assistance services to end epidemics across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director, in partnership with Health Research, Inc. (HRI) - Scope of Services: - Five main components: - Regional Training Centers (3 awards): Deliver regionally tailored training on HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, sexual health, LGBTQAI+ health, and drug user health - Topic-Specific Training Centers of Expertise (7 awards): Provide statewide training and technical assistance in areas such as sexual health, LGBTQAI+ health, drug user health, viral hepatitis, HIV across the lifespan, legal issues, and trauma-informed care - Distance Learning Resource Center (1 award): Develop and support digital learning tools and optimize distance learning for health and human services providers - Peer Worker Certification Academic Center (1 award): Facilitate certification and recertification for Peer Workers in HIV, hepatitis C, PrEP, harm reduction, and criminal justice, and develop career advancement programs - Training Centers for Peer Leadership and Access to Employment Resources (3 awards): Train and mentor peers with lived experience to enhance NYS response to HIV, hepatitis C, STIs, and substance use disorder - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEM products; all services-based (training, technical assistance, certification, mentoring) - Minimum of 500 hours of training annually required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation with 15% MBE and 15% WBE goals - Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System and submit applications online - Emphasis on health equity, racial justice, and addressing social determinants of health - Collaboration among funded entities and adherence to performance measures - Past awardees for similar programs include Cicatelli Associates, SUNY Stony Brook, University of Rochester, ACR Health, Albany Damien Center, Legal Action Center, SUNY Buffalo, and The Family Center - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York, with regional focus areas including Central New York, Finger Lakes, Western New York, New York City, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, and Capital District - Main government office: Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Description

The New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director, and Health Research, Inc. (HRI) announce the availability of New York State and federal funds to provide innovative professional training and capacity building programs. These programs aim to prepare non-physician health and human services providers working with AIDS Institute programs and partners to effectively respond to end preventable epidemics, advance equity, fight stigma, and promote health. The procurement encompasses 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 intent is to fund $3,094,000 annually for five years.

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