Vermont Department of Economic Development #61761

Vermont Awards Contract for Social Services to Older Refugees

This opportunity involves the provision of social services for older refugees in Vermont: - Government Buyer: - Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary, Vermont - Awardee: - Association of Africans Living in Vermont - Services Requested: - Delivery of social services to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible populations over age 60 - Target populations include refugees, asylees, Cuban or Haitian entrants, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, victims of trafficking, Vietnamese Amerasian immigrants, and secondary migrants - Primary service area is Chittenden County, but services are available statewide - Quantities and Funding: - Initial grant estimated at $47,000, with actual award of $4,537 - Bids below the estimated amount were accepted - Unique Requirements: - Services must focus on individuals over 60 who are eligible under ORR guidelines - Grant term is one year, with potential for two additional one-year renewals if funding and needs persist - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are involved; the focus is on social service delivery

Description

The Refugee Office is seeking a provider to deliver services for older refugees to ORR eligible populations over the age of 60, including refugees, asylees, Cuban or Haitian entrants, SIV holders, victims of trafficking, Vietnamese Amerasian immigrants, and secondary migrants in Vermont. The primary service area is Chittenden County. The grant term is for one year starting approximately January 1, 2025, with potential renewal for two additional one-year terms if federal funding and needs continue. The initial grant is estimated at $47,000, with subsequent years possibly lower. Bids below this amount are accepted.

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