New York State Contract Reporter #DCJS-2026-101

New York State Seeks Motivational Interviewing Training Provider for SNUG Program (Five-Year Contract)

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is seeking a qualified provider for a five-year contract to deliver Motivational Interviewing training for SNUG Program staff statewide. - Government Buyer: - New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Office of Budget and Finance - Procurement managed from the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Albany, NY - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a culturally competent, two-day (14-hour) Motivational Interviewing curriculum tailored for SNUG Street Outreach Program - Delivery of nine in-person Motivational Interviewing training sessions (up to 100 staff per session) in Albany, NY - Post-training technical assistance and skill reinforcement (up to 54 meetings) - Development and delivery of a Train-the-Trainer "Champion" Program, including curriculum and 16 virtual training sessions (four per year over four years) - All training materials, instructor manuals, student guides, and supplemental resources - Quantities: - 1 curriculum development - 9 in-person trainings - 54 technical assistance meetings - 1 Champion Program curriculum development - 16 virtual Champion trainings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be culturally competent and tailored to the SNUG Program's violence reduction mission - Annual Train-the-Trainer component to build internal capacity - Compliance with New York State MWBE and SDVOB participation goals - Adherence to New York State procurement and lobbying laws - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified training providers - Place of Performance: - Primary training and contract administration in Albany, NY, at the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building - In-person trainings held in Albany, NY; virtual trainings delivered remotely

Description

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract to provide Motivational Interviewing training to SNUG Social Workers and SNUG Street Outreach Staff. The contract includes planning, curriculum development, training, technical assistance, a Train-the-Trainer component, and follow-up training to ensure clinicians can implement the Training Model. The training aims to enhance the SNUG Program's ability to provide community services, train staff, and reduce violence. Proposals must be submitted by the due date and comply with the requirements outlined in the RFP.

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