New York State Contract Reporter #OCA-DGCP-070

Guardianship Services for Indigent Incapacitated Persons in NYC and Multiple NY Judicial Districts

This opportunity seeks nonprofit agencies to provide guardianship services for indigent incapacitated persons (IPs) in New York City and the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Judicial Districts under New York State Mental Hygiene Law Article 81. - Government Buyer: - New York State Unified Court System (UCS), Office of Court Administration, Division of Grants, Contracts & Procurement - Services Requested: - Comprehensive guardianship services for indigent IPs - Personal needs management - Property management - Case management and advocacy - Coordination of medical and social services - Court reporting and compliance with court-ordered powers - Legal and financial management - Notable Requirements: - Services must comply with MHL Article 81 and related statutes - Minimum service levels: at least 75 clients per $1 million in annual funding - Regular reporting to the court and oversight agencies - Minimum visitation frequency and leveraging of community resources - Annual funding allocation of $7 million, subject to appropriations - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a services-based solicitation - Past similar contracts have been awarded to Project Guardianship

Description

The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) Office of Court Administration (OCA) Division of Grants, Contracts and Procurement (DGCP) is soliciting sealed proposals via this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish contracts for guardianship services for indigent incapacitated persons (IPs) across New York City and the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Judicial Districts. The services include managing personal needs and property of indigent IPs in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 and related statutes. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, with an annual allocation of $7 million subject to appropriations. Awarded contractors must provide services including social work, benefits and case management, legal services, and financial management to ensure the needs of indigent IPs are met.

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