New York State Contract Reporter #2139998

OASAS Youth Gambling Prevention Toolkit Development

New York State OASAS is seeking one contractor to create a bilingual gambling-prevention toolkit for adults who support youth ages 10–18. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Contracts and Procurement Bureau. - Requested service: Develop, design, and deliver one Caring Adult Gambling Prevention for Youth Toolkit, including a companion guide for providers and community partners. - Content and deliverables: Evidence-informed materials on youth gambling, risk reduction, warning signs, conversations with youth, and available supports; interactive activities; English and Spanish versions; accessible digital and print-ready files; standalone digital assets; and editable source files. - Notable requirements: Align design with OASAS branding and its Take a Pause campaign; conduct at least two focus groups; provide translation quality assurance and at least two review and revision rounds; target approximately an eighth-grade reading level; and make digital materials screen-reader compatible. - Schedule and value: A 12-month project term is anticipated, with work planned for completion within the first nine months. The maximum project budget is $150,000; one award is anticipated. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named. OASAS and Take a Pause are identified in the materials.

Description

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is seeking proposals to develop a comprehensive, culturally responsive, accessible Caring Adult Gambling Prevention for Youth Toolkit for adults who interact with youth ages 10–18. Work includes content development, professional design and copy editing, interactive activities, at least two focus groups, accessible digital and print-ready materials, and English and Spanish versions. The Toolkit must include a companion guide for providers and community partners, and the vendor must deliver final digital, print-ready, and editable source files. The contract runs from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028, with all work expected to be completed within the first nine months; proposals may not exceed $150,000.

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