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RFP 1037
NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Formula Pool

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter "the commission") seeks applicants for 2020-21 AmeriCorps Formula grant funding. The Commission is a governor-appointed commission with a diverse, non-partisan body of, among others, representatives of business, labor, education, government, human service agencies and community-based organizations. The Commission directs national service policy for the state and directly administers funding awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (hereafter "the Corporation" or CNCS) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP-1037 - NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Formula Pool (Word)
• RFP-1037 - NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Formula Pool (PDF)

IFB 1041
Psychiatric Services for Brookwood Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS seeks contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Brookwood Secure Center. There is a maximum bid rate for this procurement per IFB Section 4.2 Price. The lowest cost qualified provider(s) will be awarded. Any bid proposal submitted that exceeds the maximum bid rate limit will not be considered for an award.

• IFB 1041 - Psychiatric Services for Brookwood Secure Center
• IFB 1041 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1041 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1041 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1041 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1041 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1041 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity

IFB 1029
Site Clearing and Vegetation Control

Amended 3/27/2020

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Capital Services announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to solicit bids to make one award for the Landfill Cap Mowing Maintenance Contract at the Rush Landfill located in Monroe County within the land parcel of Industry Residential Center, 375 Rush-Scottsville Rd, Rush, NY 14543.

Please Note: There is a mandatory pre-bid site visit and inspection for this IFB. An RSVP will be required to attend. Please see Section 1.3 Calendar of Events and Appendix D – Scope of Work Section 1.06 for more information regarding this requirement.

Please see section 3.2 of the IFB document for a full description of services to be provided. Please read the IFB document located on the "documents" tab for more information regarding submission requirements.

• IFB 1029 - Site Clearing and Vegetation Control - Amended 3/27/2020
• IFB 1029 - Appendix D – Scope of Work
• IFB 1029 - Appendix E-1 – Site Delineation 1 - Rush Landfill
• IFB 1029 - Appendix E-2 – Site Delineation 2 - Rush Landfill
• IFB 1029 - Attachment 1 – Bid Sheet
• IFB 1029 - Attachment 2 – Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1029 - Attachment 3 – References

RFP 1011
Kinship Caregiver Program

Amended 2/14/2020

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified applicants to support kinship caregivers, also referred to as non-parent caregivers. These Kinship Caregiver Programs will serve families with informal or legal custody of a child(ren) between the ages of 0-18 years old, in at least two (2) or more counties of New York State (NYS). See RFP Section 5.3 Key Concepts for additional information. For the purpose of awards made from this Request for Proposal, OCFS will view each NYC borough as a county. Program services must include case management and referral, support groups, education, family engagement and maintenance, and family preservation.

The purpose of this RFP is to fund Kinship Caregiver Programs to increase the state’s capacity to support and strengthen families, promote permanency and the well-being of children. Programs should be designed based on the unique needs of kinship families with a goal to maintain and support child(ren) residing in kinship households. Applicants must agree to provide required services to kinship families in at least two (2) or more counties or boroughs of NYS.

• RFP 1011 - Kinship Caregiver Program - Amended 2/14/2020
• RFP 1011 - Bidder’s Notice
• RFP 1011 - OCFS-3460 MWBE / EEO Policy Statement
• RFP 1011 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 1011 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 1011 Attachment 3 - Performance Targets
• RFP 1011 Attachment 4 - Participant Satisfaction Survey
• RFP 1011 Attachment 5 - Case Management Attestation
• RFP 1011 Attachment 6 - Kinship Caregiver Program-Specific Terms and Conditions
• RFP 1011 Questions and Answers
• RFP 1011 Webinar - Kinship Caregiver Program Bidder's Conference - February 3, 2020

LOI 1028
Child Care Time and Attendance System (CCTA) Maintenance

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can provide necessary information technology services to support the Child Care Time and Attendance System (CCTA).

OCFS is seeking to contract with one organization to maintain, host, provide Helpdesk support and enhance (as needed) the CCTA, which is a client server and database application that has been designed by Controltec, Inc. specifically for use in New York State. CCTA includes the ability to electronically record and track day care attendance records, calculate payments, make eligibility determinations and interfaces with other state systems. This system is used by all local social services districts outside of New York City, and supports the management of the child care subsidy program as prescribed by Title 18 of the New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR). It contains the proprietary components KinderTrack, KinderCare and KinderScan which were created/developed by Controltec, Inc. of Escondido, California and includes modules for automated time and attendance tracking, accurate payment calculations, interfaces to designated statewide systems, eligibility determination, and ongoing management of the child care subsidy program.

• LOI 1028 - Child Care Time and Attendance System (CCTA) Maintenance
• LOI 1028 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1028 - Guidelines for Preparing Letter of Interest
• LOI 1028 - References

IFB 1036
Psychiatric Services for Industry Residential Center (Round 3)

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS seeks contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Lower and Upper Industry Residential Centers. There is a maximum bid rate of $300.00 per hour for this procurement. The lowest cost qualified provider(s) will be awarded. Any bid proposal submitted that exceeds the maximum bid rate limit will not be considered for an award.

• IFB 1036 - Psychiatric Services - Industry Residential Center (Round 3)
• IFB 1036 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1036 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1036 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1036 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1036 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1036 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1036 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

SOI 1017
Residential Services for Individuals Who Are Legally Blind

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified organizations that currently provide a residential services program for individuals who are legally blind (hereafter also referred to as a participant) which develop and expand the participant’s abilities that will assist them in achieving self-reliance and independence in both daily life and the workplace.

• SOI 1017 - Residential Services for Individuals Who Are Legally Blind
• SOI 1017 Attachment 1 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 1017 Attachment 2 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 1017 Attachment 3 - Guidelines for Preparing Letters of Interest

IFB 1032 - REISSUED
Supervising Psychiatrist Western Region

Reissued 12/31/2019

Please Note: This IFB has been reissued. Changes have been made to Section 1.3 Calendar of Events. No other changes have been made to this procurement. Please see section 1.3 of the IFB for additional information.

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS seeks one (1) contractor to provide psychiatric supervision services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Industry Residential Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, Harriet Tubman Residential Center, Taberg Residential Center for Girls and Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy. The lowest cost qualified provider will be awarded the contract.

• IFB 1032 - Supervising Psychiatrist Western Region - Reissued 12/31/2019
• IFB 1032 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - Reissued 12/31/2019
• IFB 1032 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1032 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1032 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1032 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1032 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1032 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1026
Psychiatric Services for Columbia Girls Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

• IFB 1026 - Psychiatric Services for Columbia Girls Secure Center
• IFB 1026 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1026 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1026 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1026 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1026 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1026 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1026 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1025
NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Competitive Pool

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter "the commission") seeks applicants for 2020-21 AmeriCorps Competitive grant funding. The Commission is a governor-appointed commission with a diverse, non-partisan body of, among others, representatives of business, labor, education, government, human service agencies and community-based organizations. The Commission directs national service policy for the state and directly administers funding awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (hereafter "the Corporation" or CNCS) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1025 - NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Competitive Pool
• RFP 1025 - Bidder's Notice
• RFP 1025 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1031
Psychiatric Services for Industry Residential Center (Round 2)

Amended 11/27/2019

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

• IFB 1031 - Psychiatric Services - Industry Residential Center (Round 2) - Amended 11/27/2019
• IFB 1031 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - Amended 11/27/2019
• IFB 1031 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1031 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1031 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1031 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1031 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1031 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 1027
Automatic Vending Machine Service - Various Locations in and around Syracuse, NY

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Commission for the Blind, hereinafter known as the Commission, as authorized under the Federal Randolph Sheppard Act of 1974, the New York State Unconsolidated Laws, Section 8714-a, the New York State Social Services Law, Sections 20 (3) (d) and 38, and the New York State Public Buildings Law, Section 3 (13), is soliciting bid proposals for automatic vending machine service for the purpose of providing income, benefits and services to legally blind New York State residents.

• IFB 1027 - Automatic Vending Machine Service - Various Locations in and around Syracuse, NY
• IFB 1027 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1027 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for New York State Office of Children and Family Service Contracts
• IFB 1027 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1027 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1027 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1027 Attachment 4 - AC-3290S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1027 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1027 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1027 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1027 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1019
Coordination and Administration of Citizen Review Panels

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will select one applicant (which may be an agency or individual), to coordinate the administration of three (3) Citizen Review Panels (CRPs). The actual location(s) of these panels are Buffalo, Albany and New York City.

• IFB 1019 - Citizen Review Panels
• IFB 1019 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• IFB 1019 Attachment 2 - References
• IFB 1019 Attachment 3 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1019 Attachment 4 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1019 Attachment 5 - Requirements of Coordinator
• IFB 1019 Attachment 6 - Program Description Sample
• IFB 1019 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1022
Psychiatric Services for Industry Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS seeks contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Lower and Upper Industry Residential Center. There is a maximum bid rate for this procurement. The lowest cost qualified provider(s) will be awarded. Any bid proposal submitted that exceeds the maximum bid rate limit will not be considered for an award.

• IFB 1022 - Psychiatric Services - Industry Residential Center
• IFB 1022 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1022 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1022 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1022 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1022 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1022 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1022 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1024
Psychiatric Services for Red Hook Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

• IFB 1024 - Psychiatric Services - Red Hook Residential Center
• IFB 1024 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1024 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1024 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1024 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1024 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1024 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1024 - Questions and Answers

SOI 1023
Job Placement Services and Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services Round 2

New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that provide Job Placement Services and/or Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services to individuals who are legally blind. Please see the Eligibility Criteria section for additional information.

• SOI 1023 - Job Placement Services and Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services
• SOI 1023 Attachment 1 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 1023 Attachment 2 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 1023 Attachment 3 - Guidelines for Preparing Letters of Interest
• SOI 1023 Attachment 4 - Listing of NYS Counties and NYC Boroughs
• SOI 1023 Attachment 5 - JPS/DVE Non-Contract Provider Authorization Agreement

RFP 1009
Empire State After-School Program

Amended 9/3/2019

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), in consultation with the New York State Education Department invites eligible school districts and not-for-profit community-based organizations to submit proposals for the establishment and/or expansion of quality after-school programs for the Empire State After-School Program (ESAP).

• RFP 1009 - Empire State After-School Program - Amended 9/3/2019
• RFP 1009 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 1009 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 1009 Attachment 3 - List of Eligible School Districts
• RFP 1009 Attachment 4 - Partnership Agreement
• RFP 1009 Attachment 5 - Program Standards of Excellence
• RFP 1009 - Bidder's Notice - Amended 9/3/2019
• RFP 1009 - Questions and Answers
• RFP 1009 - Webinar - September 6, 2019
• RFP 1009 - Webinar Questions and Answers

SOI 2019-01
Job Placement Services and Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services

New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that provide Job Placement Services and/or Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services to individuals who are legally blind. Please see the Eligibility Criteria section for additional information.

• SOI 2019-01 - Job Placement Services and Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation Services
• SOI 2019-01 Attachment 1 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 2019-01 Attachment 2 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 2019-01 Attachment 3 - Guidelines for Preparing Letters of Interest
• SOI 2019-01 Attachment 4 - Listing of NYS Counties and NYC Boroughs
• SOI 2019-01 Attachment 5 - JPS/DVE Non-Contract Provider Authorization Agreement

IFB 1003
Psychiatric Services for Brentwood Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS seeks contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Brentwood Residential Center.

• IFB 1003 - Psychiatric Services - Brentwood Residential Center
• IFB 1003 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1003 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1003 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1003 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1003 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1003 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1003 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)