New York State Contract Reporter #20781

Comprehensive Legal Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS in New York State

This opportunity seeks to fund comprehensive legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Division of HIV and Hepatitis Health Care, Bureau of Community Support Services - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive civil legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) - Includes legal needs assessments, social determinants of health assessments, legal clinics, and community education - Services must address benefits, housing, employment, health, and family matters - Providers must partner with community-based organizations, law schools, and medical providers - Funding and Structure: - $2,750,000 allocated annually for five years (total $13,750,000) - Regional award caps: up to $315,000 annually for New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley; up to $215,000 annually for Central New York, Finger Lakes, Northeastern New York, and Western New York - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be not-for-profit or Article 28 entities with at least three years of relevant experience - Only one application per applicant; electronic submission required - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals: 15% MBE and 15% WBE - Focus on health equity and serving disproportionately impacted populations, especially BIPOC communities - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Past awardees include Erie County Bar Association/Volunteer Lawyers Project, GMHC, Legal Services of Long Island, Legal Action Center, Legal Services of Central New York, Legal Services of Hudson Valley, Legal Aid Society, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, The Family Center, and Volunteer Legal Special Services dba Just Cause

Description

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Division of HIV and Hepatitis Health Care, Bureau of Community Support Services is soliciting applications to provide comprehensive legal services to people living with HIV/AIDS. The Request for Applications (RFA) aims to allocate $2,750,000 annually for five years, totaling $13,750,000 in state funds. Funding is regionally allocated with up to $315,000 annually available for providers in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, and up to $215,000 annually for providers in Central New York, Finger Lakes, Northeastern New York, and Western New York. Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System and submit applications electronically by June 11, 2026.

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