New York State Contract Reporter #CR# 2139998

OASAS seeks development of a bilingual youth gambling-prevention toolkit and related activities

New York State OASAS is seeking one vendor to create a bilingual, accessible gambling-prevention toolkit for adults supporting youth ages 10–18. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Contracts and Procurement Bureau. The solicitation identifies Kristen DelSignore as Contract Management Specialist. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, commercial vendors, or specific product manufacturers are named. The toolkit should align with OASAS branding and its Take a Pause campaign. - Requested deliverables: An English- and Spanish-language Caring Adult Gambling Prevention for Youth Toolkit; approximately 3–5 interactive educational activities; a companion guide for providers and community partners; and print-ready, accessible digital, interactive, and editable source files. Page length and digital asset quantities will be determined with OASAS. No part numbers are specified. - Services: Evidence-informed research and content development, copy editing, graphic design, Spanish translation and quality assurance, project management, accessibility testing, and print and digital production. - Audience input: Six focus groups are anticipated—two each for youth, caring adults, and key stakeholders—with no more than 8–10 participants per group. Virtual sessions are acceptable, and the vendor is primarily responsible for recruitment. - Notable requirements: Digital materials must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA and be screen-reader compatible; written content should generally be at an eighth-grade reading level. The work plan should complete the project within the first nine months of the contract period, which is a one-time, 12-month project. The maximum project budget is $150,000.

Description

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports seeks a vendor to develop a comprehensive, culturally responsive Caring Adult Gambling Prevention for Youth Toolkit for adults who interact with youth ages 10–18. The work includes content development, graphic design, copy editing, interactive activities, at least two focus groups, English and Spanish materials, and accessible digital and print-ready deliverables with editable source files. The vendor will collaborate with OASAS subject matter experts, align the Toolkit with OASAS branding, and provide a companion guide for providers and community partners. The anticipated contract term is February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2028; proposals must not exceed $150,000, and one award is anticipated.

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