New York State Contract Reporter #2134802

Sole Source Funding for Syringe Exchange Program Enhancements to Increase PrEP Access in NYC Boroughs

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute to enhance Syringe Exchange Program services in New York City boroughs: - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of Administration and Contract Management - Vendors/Contractors: - AIDS Center of Queens County - Harlem United Community AIDS Center - Positive Health Project, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services to increase equitable access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black, Brown, and Latinx populations - Focus on education and awareness activities to normalize PrEP use for HIV/AIDS prevention - No specific products or part numbers; procurement is for public health outreach and education services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to unique qualifications of selected contractors - Targeted at Bronx, Kings, New York, and Queens counties - Emphasis on innovative, culturally competent programming to address health equity - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract term - Place of Performance: - Services delivered in Bronx, Kings, New York, and Queens counties - Contracting office located at Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Description

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute intends to add funding to three Syringe Exchange Program contractors to increase equitable access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black, Brown, and Latinx New Yorkers. The programs aim to normalize PrEP use as a means to treat HIV/AIDS infections through innovative activities designed to increase education and awareness. Due to the specific circumstances and unique qualifications of the selected entities, a competitive procurement was not feasible.

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