Westchester County Westchestercounty #42980

Westchester County Seeks Vendor for Representative Payee Program Management and Operation

Westchester County Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified vendor to operate and manage a Representative Payee Program for adults with disabilities: - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS), Adult Protective Services - Services Requested: - Comprehensive operation and management of a Representative Payee Program - Financial management for up to 225 clients with disabilities who receive Social Security or SSI benefits - Services include bill payments (rent, utilities, personal needs), client admissions/discharges, record keeping, reporting, and seamless transition of approximately 135 existing clients - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be authorized by the Social Security Administration - Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations - Seamless transition plan for current clients - Contract includes an initial 13-month term with up to five one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-based procurement - No products are being procured; focus is on specialized financial management services for a vulnerable population

Description

The County of Westchester, through its Department of Social Services, is soliciting proposals from vendors to operate and manage a representative payee program. This program serves people with disabilities who are clients of the Adult Protective Services Unit of DSS or the County's Department of Community Mental Health. The solicitation outlines the submission requirements and deadlines for proposals. Vendors must submit sealed proposals by June 1, 2026, and comply with specified documentation and certification requirements.

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