Westchester County Westchestercounty #42981_2026_RFP

Westchester County Seeks Alternate Certifier for HEAP Consulting, Outreach, and Certification Services

Westchester County Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified vendor to serve as an Alternate Certifier for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): - Government Buyer: - Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS), White Plains, NY - Scope of Services: - Provide consulting, outreach, and certification services for HEAP applicants and energy providers - Assist approximately 10,000 low-income households annually with HEAP applications, eligibility interviews, and documentation - Offer multilingual support, extended service hours (including evenings and weekends), home visits, and emergency response - Collect and submit required documentation, but do not make final eligibility decisions or authorize benefits - Notable Requirements: - Submission of four separate annual budgets and justifications (for initial year and three option years) - Adherence to strict proposal content and submission guidelines, including compliance with county forms, insurance, and background disclosures - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is one year, with three one-year renewal options

Description

The County of Westchester, through its Department of Social Services, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to serve as an alternate certifier under the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The selected vendor will provide consulting, outreach, and certification services for prospective recipients, current recipients, and energy providers under HEAP. The role includes assisting applicants in applying for the program and collecting necessary documentation to obtain program benefits. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, with clarifications due by May 29, 2026.

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