New York State Contract Reporter #SOI OPD-2026-56

Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Family, Advocacy, Counseling, and Training Services for New York

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations to provide statewide Family, Advocacy, Counseling, and Training Services (FACTS) for individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) before age 22. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) - Scope of Services: - Statewide delivery of counseling, advocacy, education, outreach, and support group facilitation for individuals with TBI and their families - Assistance with locating community services and linkage with state/local systems - Education and advocacy for individuals and families, including support group facilitation and repatriation assistance - Outreach and prevention training to local providers - Educational advocacy in schools - Advocacy and mediation for housing, transportation, benefits, substance abuse, and mental health services - Key Requirements: - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with at least five years of experience working with OPWDD serving individuals with TBI - Services must be provided statewide with regionally based staff - Staff must include Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) coordinators supervised by a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) - Only one nonprofit will be selected to operate the program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based opportunity for nonprofits - Notable Details: - Five-year contract term - No funding for start-up or pre-operational costs - Annual operating budget to be determined

Description

The New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is issuing a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) to nonprofit organizations to find qualified applicants to provide statewide services to individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) prior to age 22. The services include supportive counseling, assistance in locating community services, education, advocacy, training, and outreach. The SOI is not a Request for Proposal and does not guarantee a contract award. Letters of Interest must demonstrate qualifications and experience and be submitted by September 11, 2026.

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