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DISC 1132
Barber School at Goshen Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Discretionary Funding Opportunity (DISC) for qualified entities that can provide a Barbering Program to teach and train the art of barbering to at-risk youth who reside at Goshen Secure Center. Youth should obtain the skills and knowledge that are needed to master the industry standard art of barbering to become eligible to qualify for an apprenticeship in a barbershop. The goal is to teach and train at-risk youth valuable barbering skills that can be used to obtain gainful employment when reintegrating into the community.

• DISC 1132 – Barber School at Goshen Secure Center
• DISC 1132 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• DISC 1132 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• DISC 1132 – Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• DISC 1132 – Attachment 4 – References

IFB 1150
Supervising Psychiatrist Eastern Region

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, and Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention Programs (YDDPP) for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders.

OCFS DJJOY is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to seek one (1) contractor to provide psychiatric supervision services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at the following OCFS facilities in the Eastern Region of New York State: Brentwood Residential Center, Highland Residential Center, Brookwood Secure Center for Youth and Goshen Secure Center.

• IFB 1150 – Supervising Psychiatrist Eastern Region (includes Attachment 1 – Statement on Sexual Harassment)
• IFB 1150 – OCFS-0910 Request for Bid
• IFB 1150 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1150 – Questions and Answers

IFB 1155
Psychiatric Services for Finger Lakes and Harriet Tubman

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and oversees locally operated foster care, child abuse, daycare, and Youth Development and Delinquency Prevention Programs (YDDPP) for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders.

OCFS DJJOY is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to seek contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Finger Lakes Residential Center and Harriet Tubman Residential Center.

• IFB 1155 – Psychiatric Services for Finger Lakes and Harriet Tubman (includes Attachment 1 – Statement on Sexual Harassment)
• IFB 1155 – OCFS-0910 Request for Bid
• IFB 1155 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1155 – Questions and Answers

RFP 1157
AmeriCorps 2024-2025 Competitive Pool

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services on behalf of the Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2024-2025 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 AmeriCorps for National and Community Service (hereafter “AmeriCorps” or “AMERICORPS”) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1157 – AmeriCorps 2024-2025 Competitive Pool
• RFP 1157 – Bidder's Notice
• RFP 1157 – Attachment 1 – Statement on Sexual Harassment
• RFP 1157 – Technical Info Session 11/6/2023 – PDF for RFP 1157 Technical Info Session | Webex video for RFP 1157 Technical Info Session
• RFP 1157 – Program Info Session 11/6/2023 – PDF for RFP 1157 Program Info Session | Webex video for RFP 1157 Program Info Session
• RFP 1157 – Questions and Answers

IFB 1153
Automatic Vending Machine Service for USPS Lyell Avenue Rochester

The New York State (NYS) 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 NYS Unconsolidated Laws, Section 8714-a, the NYS Social Services Law, Sections 20 (3) (d) and 38, and the NYS 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 NYS residents who are legally blind.

• IFB 1153 – Automatic Vending Machine Service for USPS Lyell Avenue Rochester
• IFB 1153 – Appendix A – Standard Clauses for NYS Contracts June 2023
• IFB 1153 – Appendix C – Modified Vending Machine Services
• IFB 1153 – Appendix D – USPS Lyell Avenue Rochester Vending Machine Locations
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 1 – Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 2 – OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 3 – OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 4 – AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 5 – OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 6 – OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 7 – OCFS-2647 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1153 – Attachment 8 – References Template
• IFB 1153 – Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1068
Permanency Resource Centers

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has released this request for proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from qualified applicants to increase the state’s capacity to support and strengthen families and to promote the permanency and well-being of children. Programs should be designed to meet the unique needs of post-adoptive, post-guardianship, and kinship families with a goal to maintain and support children residing in permanent households. Applicants must agree to provide required services to families in a minimum of four or more counties or all boroughs of New York City.

• RFP 1068 – Permanency Resource Centers
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 1 – Budget Template
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 2 – Workplan Template
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 3 – Case Management Attestation
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 4 – Participant Satisfaction Survey
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 5 – Performance Targets
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 6 – Target Population
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 7 – OCFS Regions
• RFP 1068 – Attachment 8 – BIPOC Leadership
• RFP 1068 – Attachment A1-B – Program-Specific Terms and Conditions
• RPP 1068 – Questions and Answers

SOI 1147
Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Amended 11/9/2023

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that can provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) staff consultation and training services required within our Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) to at-risk youth in our custody. DBT is an integral part of the New York Model (NYM). The NYM is the behavioral treatment program used by DJJOY staff to serve the needs of court adjudicated youth in our custody. The NYM is utilized throughout a youth’s placement, from their facility stay through their reintroduction to their communities through our Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSO). DBT fosters skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas. First, mindfulness focuses on improving an individual's ability to accept and be present in the current moment. Second, distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotion, rather than trying to escape from it. Third, emotion regulation covers strategies to manage and change intense emotions that are causing problems in a person’s life. Fourth, interpersonal effectiveness consists of techniques that allow a person to communicate with others in a way that is assertive, maintains self-respect, and strengthens relationships. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to provide in-person and virtual DBT consultant services to OCFS staff, and DBT training and development to our DJJOY staff. Consultant services would include both direct consultation and training.

• SOI 1147 – Dialectical Behavior Therapy Amended 11/9/2023
• SOI 1147 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1147 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist

RFQ 1144
Contracted Hearing Officers

Amended 10/4/2023 and 10/27/2023

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified entities to administer Hearing Officer services to the Bureau of Special Hearings (BSH) under contract.

The BSH, under OCFS, provides the forum for citizens to challenge a wide variety of decisions made by local and state social services officials. Hearings are held in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, foster care removals, enforcement of day care regulations and laws, enforcement of laws and regulations relating to family homes for adults, adoption applications, reimbursement of local social services districts for foster care expenditures, and issues relating to decisions made by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. In addition, a significant portion of past and current hearings volume involves hearings arising out of the operations of the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Due to statutory and regulatory requirements pursuant to SSL §§ 422(8) and 424-a, many of the hearing requests awaiting scheduling in BSH are SCR hearings. The number of current referrals to the SCR continues to grow, resulting in the need to retain Contract Hearing Officers to help process this caseload.

• RFQ 1144 – Contracted Hearing Officers Amended 10/4/2023 and 10/27/2023
• RFQ 1144 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• RFQ 1144 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• RFQ 1144 – Attachment 3 – References

DISC 1135
Statewide Dental Services Manager

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) announces a Discretionary Opportunity (DISC) for one (1) qualified individual to provide coordination and consultation of dental services to youth in our agency’s nine (9) statewide residential facilities. The qualified individual must possess the necessary experience in providing dental treatment to youth and young adults and also have a background in pediatric dentistry. The individual will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating statewide dental services being provided by OCFS contracted vendors within the residential facilities and the corresponding billing rates/invoices submitted for payment on a monthly basis.

• DISC 1135 – Statewide Dental Services Manager
• DISC 1135 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• DISC 1135 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• DISC 1135 – Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• DISC 1135 – Attachment 4 – References

SOI 1136
Socialization Skills Services for Children who are Legally Blind

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that provide a wide array of socialization skills programs for children who are legally blind, that will help develop and reinforce their social skills, independence, confidence, and self-esteem. These programs may take place after school, on weekends, on a year-round basis, or during school vacations; they may be residential or day programs.

• SOI 1136 – Socialization Skills Services for Children who are Legally Blind
• SOI 1136 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1136 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist

SOI 1133
Daycare Registration Services for Erie and Monroe Counties

New York State (NYS) Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) opportunity for qualified entities that have experience with NYS Child Care regulations and statutes to deliver registration services, including complaint investigations and enforcement, in Erie and Monroe counties to all School-Age programs and Family Day Care providers. Currently, in Erie County there are approximately 65 Family Day Care Programs and 86 School-Age Child Care programs who would be served under this solicitation. In Monroe County, there are approximately 287 Family Day Care Programs and 44 School-Age Child Care Programs who would be served under this solicitation. This does not include new Family Day Care or School-Age programs that may wish to open in these counties. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with two organizations, one in Erie County and one in Monroe County, to provide these services. Please refer to the solicitation document for additional information.

• SOI 1133 – Daycare Registration Services
• SOI 1133 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1133 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1133 – Attachment 3 – Registration Performance Standards

IFB 1102 – WITHDRAWN
Grant Compliance Review Services – Child Care Stabilization 1.0 Monitoring
Withdrawn 11/29/2023

This IFB has been withdrawn. OCFS anticipates posting a new IFB in the near future.

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to perform a grant compliance review of childcare providers’ expenditures for funds they received from the Child Care Stabilization Grants.

• IFB 1102 – Grant Compliance Review Services
• IFB 1102 – OCFS-0910 Request For Bid Form
• IFB 1102 – Attachment 1 – Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1102 – Attachment 2 – References
• IFB 1102 – Attachment 3 – Child Care Stabilization Grant Opportunity Announcement
• IFB 1102 – Attachment 4 – Allowable Expenses and Required Supporting Documents
• IFB 1102 – Attachment 5 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1102 – Questions and Answers

RFI 1149
Regional Implementation of Evidence-Based Services

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Child Welfare and Community Services (CWCS), is seeking input from interested parties regarding the regional implementation of an evidence-based service through the Center for Excellence (CfE). OCFS will support the training and service delivery of Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) through preventive agencies to local departments of social services (LDSSs) through the CfE.

OCFS’s goals in issuing this RFI are to:

inform preventive agencies of OCFS’s intent to fund BSFT as an evidenced-based program; and

elicit input from preventive agencies related to the application process and challenges that may exist when implementing a regional model.

• RFI 1149 – Regional Implementation of Evidence-Based Services
• RFI 1149 – Attachment 1 – Vendor Response

SOI 1137
Pre-College Program for Legally Blind Students

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) and the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) announce a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that provide a Pre-College Program for Legally Blind Students (Pre-College Program) entering their senior year of high school so they can be better prepared to adjust to college life. OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to provide an annual four-week summer residential Pre-College Program on a college campus for legally blind students entering their senior year of high school, through a partnership between an eligible organization and a college or university.

• SOI 1137 – Pre-College Program for Legally Blind Students
• SOI 1137 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1137 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1137 – Attachment 3 – Code of Conduct
• SOI 1137 – Attachment 4 – Daily Medical Log
• SOI 1137 – Attachment 5 – Medication Log

RFI 1148
CMSO Family Night Dinners with Venue

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) and Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs), are seeking information and collecting input from interested parties regarding the opportunity for qualified entities to provide venues, coordination, and meals to host community-based Family Nights for OCFS-placed youth and their families.

DJJOY’s goal in issuing this RFI is to collect information from organizations that can:

• provide a culturally diverse buffet style meal
• arrange for a safe and inviting venue
• communicate with OCFS DJJOY and CMSO staff relative to menu and venue
• host up to 40 people per Family Night Dinner (these numbers will vary slightly based on youth population in each region)
• coordinate Family Night Dinners with CMSO staff once a month for up to a total of 24 months

DJJOY endeavors to enhance their engagement with families and parents by offering monthly family night dinners. Family night dinners would be hosted by vendors in the community and would be a safe space that encourages family attendance and participation. These family night dinners would include a sit-down meal for youth, their families, and CMSO staff, with the hope that the gatherings will help to build rapport and trust and lead to better participation and involvement in aftercare programming.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a promise to issue an RFP or an IFB.

Please see the RFI document for additional information and submission requirements.

• RFI 1148 – CMSO Family Night Dinners with Venue
• RFI 1148 – Attachment 1 – Vendor Response

SOI
Workforce Retention Grant Program

The goal of the Workforce Retention Grant program is to support the early childhood education and child care workforce by providing funds for staff retention bonuses and recruitment activities. Only eligible child care programs can apply for the grant, individual staff cannot apply. Legally exempt programs are not eligible for this funding. The Workforce Retention Grant program is for eligible New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensed/registered School-Age Child Care Programs (SACC), Day Care Centers (DCC), Family Day Care Homes (FDC), Group Family Day Care Homes (GFDC), Small Day Care Centers (SDCC) and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) permitted Article 47 Group Day Care Centers (GDC). Utilizing ARPA, CRRSA, and state support, a total of $500M will be made available for programs applying from July 26, 2023 through September 15, 2023.

• Workforce Retention Grant

IFB 1121
Construction Program at Goshen

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 and 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 a contractor to provide a construction program including instruction, training, and issuance of trade/training certificates to juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Goshen Secure Center.

• IFB 1121 – Construction Program at Goshen
• IFB 1121 – Attachment 1 – Bidder's Certified Statements (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1121 – Attachment 2 – References Template (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1121 – Attachment 3 – Submission Checklist (optional - highly recommended)
• IFB 1121 – OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1121 – OCFS-0910 Bid Sheet Attachment (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1121 – Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1113
Community Credible Messengers Initiative (CCMI)

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunity for Youth (DJJOY) has released this request for proposals (RFP) to solicit competitive applications for the Community Credible Messengers Initiative (CCMI). This initiative is aimed at improving the safety and well-being of children and families through the development of regionally located credible messengers (CMs) and parent partners (PPs) as part of a core group of services strategically connected to OCFS Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs). This procurement seeks to establish CCMI teams in the Buffalo, Rochester, Mid-Hudson, and Long Island regions.

• RFP 1113 – Community Credible Messengers Initiative CCMI
• RFP 1113 Attachment 1 – Budget Template
• RFP 1113 Attachment 2 – Workplan Template
• RFP 1113 Attachment 3 – Experience Template
• RFP 1113 – Questions and Answers

IFB 1143
Automatic Vending Machine Service for Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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 1143 – Automatic Vending Machine Service for Roswell Park Cancer Institute
• IFB 1143 - Appendix A – Standard Clauses for NYS Contracts June 2023
• IFB 1143 - Appendix A1 – Standard Clauses for OCFS Contracts
• IFB 1143 - Appendix C – Modified Vending Machine Services
• IFB 1143 - Appendix D – Roswell Park Cancer Institute Location
• IFB 1143 - Appendix E – Roswell Park Suggested Healthy Guidelines
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 1 – Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 2 – OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 3 – OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 4 – AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 5 – OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 6 – OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 7 – OCFS-2647 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1143 - Attachment 8 – References Template
• IFB 1143 - Questions and Answers

SOI 1119
Silk Screening at Goshen Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that can provide silk screening instruction and training to at-risk youth residing at Goshen Secure Center. Youth should obtain the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a base level knowledge for silk screening. The goal is to teach and train at-risk youth valuable silk screening skills that can be used to obtain gainful employment when reintegrating into the community.

• SOI 1119 – Silk Screening at Goshen Secure Center
• SOI 1119 - Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1119 - Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1119 - Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• SOI 1119 - Attachment 4 – References

SOI 1118
Music Production at Goshen Secure Center, Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and Highland Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that can provide music production, education, instruction, and training to at-risk youth residing at Goshen Secure Center, Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and Highland Residential Center. Youth should obtain the skills and knowledge that are needed to master industry standard music education and production. The goal is to teach and train at-risk youth valuable music educational and production skills that can be used to obtain gainful employment when reintegrating into the community.

• SOI 1118 – Music Production at Goshen Secure Center, Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and Highland Residential Center
• SOI 1118 - Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1118 - Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1118 - Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• SOI 1118 - Attachment 4 – References

SOI 1125
Comprehensive Services for the Legally Blind

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that provide a variety of rehabilitation services specifically tailored to the needs of individuals who are legally blind. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to provide these services to clients of NYS Commission for the Blind. The purpose of this SOI is to invite any eligible and interested entities that believe they can satisfy this program’s needs to inform OCFS by a Letter of Interest (LOI).

• SOI 1125 – Comprehensive Services for the Legally Blind
• SOI 1125 – Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 1125 – Attachment 2 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 1125 – Attachment 3 - OCFS NYSCB 2024-2028 Comprehensive Services Contract Guidelines

IFB 1140
Automatic Vending Machine and Micro Mart Service for USPS Taft Road Syracuse

Amended 6/2/2023

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 and micro mart service for the purpose of providing income, benefits, and services to legally blind New York State residents.

• IFB 1140 Vending Machines USPS Taft Road Amended 6/2/2023
• IFB 1140 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for NYS Contracts
• IFB 1140 Appendix A-1 - Standard Clauses for OCFS Contracts
• IFB 1140 Appendix C - Modified Vending Machine Services
• IFB 1140 Appendix D - Location and Products
• IFB 1140 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form (USPS Taft Rd)
• IFB 1140 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1140 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1140 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1140 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1140 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1140 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2647 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1140 Attachment 8 - References Template
• IFB 1140 - Questions and Answers

SOI 1130
Community Credible Messenger Initiative (CCMI) Training and Support

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that OCFS wishes to pursue a promising and transformative community-based mentoring and intervention program for youth returning from out-of-home placement to their communities. OCFS is responsible for the well-being of the at-risk youth placed in its care. As part of this responsibility, OCFS is required to provide necessary programming to reduce recidivism by helping these at-risk youth become productive citizens upon return to their communities. OCFS is seeking an organization to provide training and technical assistance (TA) to the grassroots organizations that provide Community Credible Messenger services.

• SOI 1130 – Community Credible Messenger Initiative (CCMI) Training and Support
• SOI 1130 - Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1130 - Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1130 - Attachment 3 – Regional Community Multi-Services Offices

IFB 1124
Psychiatric Services for Brookwood and Industry

The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to select four (4) Contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and Industry Residential Center. Psychiatrists (Lot 1) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) (Lot 2) who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to bid on any or all positions. There are four (4) positions available: three (3) positions at Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and one (1) position at Industry Residential Center. The lowest cost vendor(s) who meets all the mandatory requirements will be awarded the contract(s) for the position(s).

• IFB 1124 – Psychiatric Services for Brookwood and Industry (including Attachment 1)
• IFB 1124 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid
• IFB 1124 - Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1124 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1096
Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT)

Amended 7/6/2023

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting applications to start new, expand existing, or continue existing local and regional Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRTs). The purpose of the CFRT is to promote safety through comprehensive, multi-disciplinary examination of the cause, manner, and circumstances of a child’s death and to prevent future deaths.

• RFP 1096 - Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) Amended 7/6/2023
• RFP 1096 Attachment 1 – Proposer’s Certified Statements
• RFP 1096 Attachment 2 – Cost Proposal
• RFP 1096 Attachment 3 – Mandated Member Letter of Commitment
• RFP 1096 Attachment 4 – Submission Checklist
• RFP 1096 Attachment 5 – Sample Non-Grant Contract Template with Appendix A (Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts) and Appendix A-1B (Program Specific Terms and Conditions)
• RFP 1096 - Questions and Answers

SOI 1117
Graphic Design at Taberg Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that can provide graphic design instruction and training to at-risk youth in a limited-secure residential facility. Youth should obtain the vital skills and knowledge that is needed to master industry standard photo editing software and equipment. The goal is to teach and train at-risk youth valuable graphic designing skills that can be used to obtain gainful employment when reintegrating back into the community.

• SOI 1117 – Graphic Design at Taberg Residential Center
• SOI 1117 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1117 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1117 – Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• SOI 1117 – Attachment 4 – References

RFI 1126
Foster/Adoptive Certification or Approval Process Software

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Child Welfare and Community Services, Bureau of Permanency Services (BPS), is seeking information and collecting input from interested parties regarding the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a software application that can streamline and make easier the foster/adoptive certification or approval process by allowing applicants to create their own user accounts in order to access, manage, and update their applications and documents securely via computers, tablets and/or smartphones, while complying with NYS security policies and standards as well as any other relevant security frameworks.

OCFS‘s goals in issuing this RFI are to:

Inform the public of OCFS‘s intent to establish a web-based module for the process of certification and approval process for foster and adoptive parent applicants

Elicit descriptions of modular components that address the numerous functional areas of the foster/adoptive applicant process

Support NYS statutory, regulatory and policy requirements in a streamlined process that allows foster/adoptive applicants access from any web browser

• RFI 1126 Foster/Adoptive Certification or Approval Process Software

SOI 1129
CMS Project Assistant

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified entities that can provide OCFS a resource to support the administration, operation, and ongoing support of the Contract Management System (CMS), which interfaces with the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OCFS is seeking to contract with one (1) organization or individual to provide administrative duties that will require the performance of CMS maintenance and reporting, operational support that will include Help Desk support and troubleshooting user problems, and development support that will include assisting the project team with system upgrades.

• SOI 1129 – CMS Project Assistant
• SOI 1129 – Attachment 1 – Letter of Interest
• SOI 1129 – Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• SOI 1129 – Attachment 3 – Affirmation of Business Status
• SOI 1129 – Attachment 4 – References

IFB 1128
Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing (Reissue)

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services‘ (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). OCFS operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and manages other locally operated programs, such as: foster care, adoption, child welfare, daycare, and youth development programs.

OCFS seeks contractors to provide temporary medical staffing services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at various residential facilities throughout New York State. Offerors must be able to supply medical staffing on a regional basis. There are five (5) temporary medical staffing titles and two (2) regions. To learn more about the regions, refer to Attachment 1 – Facility Maps.

The (5) temporary medical staffing titles are Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Master Social Worker, and Licensed Psychologist. Detailed descriptions of the titles are found in IFB Section 3.2 Product/Service Specifications.

Region 1 (Upstate) includes the facilities located in central and western New York State: Industry Residential Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, Harriet Tubman Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, and Taberg Residential Center.

Region 2 (Downstate) includes the facilities located in Mid-Hudson and Downstate New York State: Brookwood Secure Center, Highland Residential Center, Goshen Secure Center, and Brentwood Residential Center.

Offerors who meet the requirements outlined in IFB Section 3.1 Eligible Bidders may submit a bid for one or both regions, and for one or more of the titles covered by this IFB. Please see Section 4.1 Method of Award for additional information regarding contract awards and the assignment of work.

Please refer to the IFB document for credentials and other requirements.

• IFB 1128 - Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing (Reissue)
• IFB 1128 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1128 - Attachment 1 – DJJOY Facilities Map
• IFB 1128 - Attachment 2 – DJJOY Facilities Descriptions and Primary Duties
• IFB 1128 - Attachment 3 – Request for Staff Form
• IFB 1128 - Attachment 4 – Bidder‘s Certified Statements
• IFB 1128 – Attachment 5 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1128 – Attachment 6 – Written Reference Template
• IFB 1128 – Attachment 7 – Prior Staffing Placements
• IFB 1128 – Questions and Answers

RFP 1123
New York State AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Formula Pool

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services on behalf of the Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 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 services, 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 “AmeriCorps” or “the federal AmeriCorps agency) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1123 - New York State AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Formula Pool
• RFP 1123 Attachment 1 – Statement on Sexual Harassment
• RFP 1123 Attachment 2 – Grants Master Contract
• RFP 1123 - Bidder's Notice
• RFP 1123 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1115
Contracted Special Education Teacher for MacCormick Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to select one (1) Contractor to provide one (1) contract staff position at the OCFS operated MacCormick Secure Center, hereinafter referred to as the “Special Education Teacher”. The Special Education Teacher will provide special education services in accordance with New York State Education Department regulations and must possess the educational and experience requirements outlined in the IFB document.

MacCormick Secure Center is a secure facility located at 300 South Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817. MacCormick serves male Adolescent Offenders (AO) and Youthful Offenders (YO) who were tried and convicted in adult criminal court. Depending on the sentence, youth may remain in OCFS custody up to twenty-one (21) years of age.

• IFB 1115 - Contracted Special Education Teacher for MacCormick Secure Center
• IFB 1115 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1115 - OCFS-0910 - Bid Sheet Attachment
• IFB 1115 - Attachment 1 - Bidder‘s Certified Statements
• IFB 1115 - Attachment 2 - Staff Allowable Items
• IFB 1115 - Attachment 3 - Facility Contraband Items
• IFB 1115 - Attachment 4 - Submission Checklist
• IFB 1115 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

SOI 1122
Branding and Design Experts

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified MWBE/SDVOB/SBE entities that are full service graphic design and marketing/branding organizations with an understanding of content management platforms and digital online resources. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to cultivate our NYS Council on Children and Families (CCF) brand consistent with NYS branding guidelines and accessibility requirements to develop cohesion among CCF initiatives through messaging, printed media, and the digital environment.

• SOI 1122 - Branding and Design Experts
• SOI 1122 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 1122 Attachment 2 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 1122 Attachment 3 - Affirmation of Business Status

RFP 1116
Family Opportunity Centers (Round 2) for School Districts

Amended 3/15/2023

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in partnership with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications to fund Family Opportunity Centers (FOC) to meet emerging needs of at risk families by increasing their protective factors and facilitating connections/coordination with community partners, including schools and mental health and substance use disorder service providers, to strengthen and support families.

This Round 2 RFP is intended to fund any school district statewide with a 2019-20 economically disadvantaged student rate above the state average (55.6%). Eligible school districts are identified in Attachment 9 – Eligible Economically Disadvantaged School Districts.

Special note on not-for-profit community partner participation: While this RFP requires school districts to apply for funding, not-for-profit organizations interested in partnering with a school district may submit their name and contact information by the Deadline for Submission of Written Questions in Section 1.4.

A list of interested not-for-profit organizations is published below.

• RFP 1116 - Family Opportunity Centers (Round 2) for School Districts Amended 3/15/2023
• RFP 1116 - Bidder‘s Notice
• RFP 1116 Attachment 1 - LDSS Commitment Form
• RFP 1116 Attachment 2 - Community Partners Affirmation of Support Form
• RFP 1116 Attachment 3 - Performance Measures
• RFP 1116 Attachment 4 - Budget Template
• RFP 1116 Attachment 5 - Work Plan Template
• RFP 1116 Attachment 6 - Approved Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse & CBEC
• RFP 1116 Attachment 7 - Protective Factor Instrument – Form A
• RFP 1116 Attachment 8 - Protective Factor Instrument – Form B
• RFP 1116 Attachment 9 - Eligible Economically Disadvantaged School Districts
• RFP 1116 Attachment A1-B - Program Specific Terms and Conditions
• RFP 1116 – Non-Profit Partners List
• RFP 1116 – Questions and Answers

IFB 1089 - WITHDRAWN
Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing

Withdrawn 3/7/2023

This IFB has been withdrawn. OCFS anticipates posting a new IFB in the near future.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services‘ (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). OCFS operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs and manages other locally operated programs, such as: foster care, adoption, child welfare, daycare, and youth development programs.

OCFS seeks contractors to provide temporary medical staffing services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at various residential facilities throughout New York State. Offerors must be able to supply medical staffing on a regional basis. There are five (5) temporary medical staffing titles and two (2) regions. To learn more about the regions, refer to Attachment 1 – Facility Maps.

The (5) temporary medical staffing titles are Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Master Social Worker, and Licensed Psychologist. Detailed descriptions of the titles are found in IFB Section 3.2 Product/Service Specifications.

Region 1 (Upstate) includes the facilities located in central and western New York State: Industry Residential Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, Harriet Tubman Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, and Taberg Residential Center.

Region 2 (Downstate) includes the facilities located in Mid-Hudson and Downstate New York State: Brookwood Secure Center, Highland Residential Center, Goshen Secure Center, and Brentwood Residential Center.

Offerors who meet the requirements outlined in IFB Section 3.1 Eligible Bidders may submit a bid for one or both regions, and for one or more of the titles covered by this IFB. Please see Section 4.1 Method of Award for additional information regarding contract awards and the assignment of work.

Please refer to the IFB document for credentials and other requirements.

• IFB 1089 - Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing
• IFB 1089 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid
• IFB 1089 - Attachment 1 – DJJOY Facilities Map
• IFB 1089 - Attachment 2 – DJJOY Facilities Descriptions and Primary Duties
• IFB 1089 - Attachment 3 – Request for Staff Form
• IFB 1089 - Attachment 4 – Bidder‘s Certified Statements
• IFB 1089 - Attachment 5 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1089 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1111
Contracted Program Manager

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to select one (1) Contractor to provide one (1) new staff position at OCFS hereinafter referred to as the “Program Manager”.

The Program Manager will assist OCFS staff in the monitoring of programs funded by William B Hoyt Trust Fund and/or Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) and/or other OCFS funded programs. The Program Manager will be required to monitor these programs to determine that they meet OCFS standards, implement program model(s) with fidelity where applicable, as well as meet contractual obligations. The Program Manager will assist in supporting OCFS‘ oversight of the programs. As part of this oversight responsibility, the Program Manager will need to assure that programs are providing a strength-based approach engaging families, providing services according to approved work plans to strengthen and support families, and providing services to reduce risk factors of child abuse and neglect. All services provided under the resulting contract must be in accordance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Please refer to the IFB document for credentials and other requirements.

• IFB 1111 - Contracted Program Manager
• IFB 1111 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid
• IFB 1111 - Attachment 1 – Bidder‘s Certified Statements
• IFB 1111 - Attachment 2 – References (Template)
• IFB 1111 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1114
Digital Voice and Location Radio Systems for three (3) DJJOY Facilities: Goshen Secure Center, Highland Residential Center, and Brentwood Residential Center

Amended 12/13/2022

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bid to contract with one (1) organization to provide the system components, necessary integration, and installation, and on-going service/maintenance as needed to support the implementation and operation of a digital voice and location radio system with wireless beacons, at three (3) of our facilities: Goshen Secure Center, Highland Residential Center, Brentwood Residential Center. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) residential facilities rely on radios as a line to safety and security of staff and the youth we serve. OCFS has many oversight agencies with legal regulations that monitor our responses and reactions in addressing crises. As such, we depend on this equipment to respond to crises, assist those in urgent need and decrease the probability of further escalation.

An important desired outcome of this project is to obtain a radio system that is compatible with the existing Motorola radio system currently in use in all other OCFS‘ DJJOY residential facilities. Therefore, a main objective is the continuation of a Motorola radio system, with the same operational, integration, and usage capacity that will allow for system customization, functionality, and also standardized training for staff within our DJJOY facilities.

OCFS is seeking a digital voice radio system, with wireless beacons, to enable GPS- position tracking, using Motorola radios. Turbonet is the preferred system, however systems with equivalent functionality will be accepted. OCFS seeks to have this system, installation, and integration must be identical in operation and possess the same functionality as the currently operating system and equipment in other DJJOY facilities where this system is installed. By maintaining the same Motorola radio platform, it allows staff to easily move between facilities and for the redeployment of radios from one facility to another.

Please Note: There are three (3) mandatory pre-bid site visits. Please consult IFB Section 1.1 Overview and IFB 1.3 Calendar of Events for registration deadlines and the attendance schedule with instructions.

• Site Visit 1 - 12/16/2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Highland Residential Center, 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland, NY 12528
• Site Visit 2 - 12/19/2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Goshen Secure Center, 97 Cross Road, Goshen, NY 10924
• Site Visit 3 - 12/20/2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Brentwood Residential Center, 1230 Commack Road, Dix Hill, NY 11746

• IFB 1114 – Digital Voice and Location Radio Systems for three (3) DJJOY Facilities (amended 12/13/2022)
• IFB 1114 Attachment 1 – Bidder‘s Certified Statements (required)
• IFB 1114 Attachment 2 – References Template
  (references are required, but the use of this template attachment is optional)
• IFB 1114 Attachment 3 – Submission Checklist
  (optional, highly recommended)
• IFB 1114 – OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form (required)
• IFB 1114 – Gate Clearance Request Form (required for mandatory site visits)
• IFB 1114 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1098
Automatic Vending Machine Service High Peaks I-87 North and I-87 South Rest Areas

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 1098 – Automatic Vending Machine Service High Peaks I-87 North and I-87 South Rest Areas
• IFB 1098 – Appendix A – NYS Standard Clauses
• IFB 1098 – Appendix A-1 – OCFS Standard Clauses
• IFB 1098 – Appendix C – Modified Vending Machine Services
• IFB 1098 – Appendix D – Location/Product Information
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 1 – Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 2 – OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 3 – OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Principles Form
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 4 – AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 5 – OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 6 – OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1098 - Attachment 7 – OCFS-2647 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1098 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1110
New York State AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Competitive AND 2023-2024 Public Health AmeriCorps

Amended 11/17/2022

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services on behalf of the Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2023-2024 AmeriCorps Competitive grant funding and for 2023-2024 Public Health AmeriCorps 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 “AmeriCorps”) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1110 - New York State AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Competitive AND 2023-2024 Public Health AmeriCorps
• RFP 1110 Attachment 1 – Statement on Sexual Harassment
• RFP 1110 Attachment 2 – Reference Guide to Differences in ASN and PHA
• RFP 1110 - Bidder's Notice
• RFP 1110 Questions and Answers Amended 11/17/2022

IFB 1097
Highland Residential Center (RC) Door Replacement at Building #29

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for contract work to replace damaged/deficient doors at Highland Residential Center located at 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland, NY 12528.

The contract work is located in Residential Building #29 at the OCFS Highland Residential Center. Bidders shall provide a bid price for the cost to complete work as described for Building #29 in this IFB and all Appendices.

This project is subject to Prevailing Rate Case (PRC) number # 2022006367. Please see: dol.ny.gov/public-work-and-prevailing-wage and apps.labor.ny.gov/wpp/publicViewPWChanges.do?method=showIt regarding this project in Ulster County.

Please Note: There is a mandatory pre-bid site visit and conference: 10/21/2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at 629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highland, New York. Please consult IFB Section 1.3 Calendar of Events for registration and attendance instructions.

• IFB 1097 HRC Door Replacement - IFB Document (READ CAREFULLY)
• IFB 1097 Appendices - Cover Sheet
• IFB 1097 Appendix E-1: Door Replacement Drawings
• IFB 1097 Appendix F-1: General Conditions
• IFB 1097 Appendix F-2: General Requirements
• IFB 1097 Appendix F-3: Thermal and Moisture Protection
• IFB 1097 Appendix F-4: Openings
• IFB 1097 Appendix F-5: Finishes
• IFB 1097 Attachment A: Request for Bid Form (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1097 Attachment B: References (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1097 Attachment C: Business Qualifications (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1097 Attachment D: Disclosures (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1097 OCFS-3903: Gate Clearance Request Form (REQUIRED FOR MANDATORY SITE VISIT)
• IFB 1097 OCFS-4822: Procurement Lobbying Act - Offeror Certification Form (REQUIRED)
• IFB 1097 Submission Checklist: Recommended Optional Document (please read carefully)
• IFB 1097 Questions and Answers

RFI 1107
Child Care Assistance Program Information Management System

Amended 11/7/2022

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Child Care Services, is seeking information and collecting input from interested parties regarding the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) information management systems in preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individuals or organizations to automate elements of the application, eligibility determination, case management, payment related functionality, and reporting functions of the CCAP and integrate with existing systems.

OCFS’s goals in issuing this RFI are to:

• Inform the public of OCFS’s intent to establish web-based, automated business rule driven platforms that promote program participation among providers and NYS families, support efficient business processes, and establish modern data management protocols for accurate and timely reporting.
• Elicit descriptions of modular components that address the numerous functional areas of the CCAP process and stakeholder populations that are capable of interfacing with modules provided by one or more vendors.
• Elicit stakeholder portal designs that are compatible with modular development and streamline user experiences.

Please refer to the IFB document for credentials and other requirements.

• RFI 1107 - Child Care Assistance Program Information Management System Amended 11/7/2022
• RFI 1107 - Attachment 1 – Vendor Response: RFI 1107 Att 1 Word | RFI 1107 Att 1 PDF
• RFI 1107 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1101
Psychiatric Services for Brentwood, Brookwood, and Goshen

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, and 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, Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, and Goshen Secure Center.

There are three (3) positions available in this opportunity. Psychiatrists (Lot 1) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) (Lot 2) who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to bid on any or all positions. Please see Section 4.1 Method of Award for details on how the awards will be made.

• IFB 1101 -Psychiatric Services for Brentwood, Brookwood, and Goshen
• IFB 1101 - Attachment 2 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1101 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1101 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1100
Contracted Program and Project Managers

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to select one or more Contractor(s) to provide up to three (3) new staff positions at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) hereinafter referred to as the “Program Managers” and “Project Manager”.

The Program Managers (2 positions) will assist OCFS staff in the monitoring of domestic violence programs and/or rape crisis/sexual assault programs funded by Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and FVPSA American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds; monitor the programs to determine that they meet OCFS and FVPSA regulatory standards, implement program model(s) with fidelity where applicable, and meet contractual obligations; and assist in supporting OCFS’ oversight of the programs.

The Project Manager (1 Position) will assist OCFS staff to support and improve the investigation and case management of adult protective services (APS) cases by the local department of social services (LDSS) and to assist with the oversight of the LDSS’s strategy implementation; oversee the development of a field manual for APS workers and assist with revising the APS new worker curriculum; assist with the internal analysis of current APS regulation and policy and track proposed amendments and updates; and provide oversight and monitoring of the implementation of the state and local strategies supported through the federal ACL funding.

Please refer to the IFB document for credentials and other requirements.

• IFB 1100 - Contracted Program and Project Managers
• IFB 1100 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid
• IFB 1100 - Attachment 1 – Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1100 - Attachment 2 – References (Template)
• IFB 1100 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1106
Qualified Individual Services (Round 2)

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs. The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs and Community Multi-Service Offices (CMSOs) for juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders, and adolescent offenders and is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB).

OCFS is seeking licensed clinicians to provide Qualified Individual (QI) assessments of OCFS-placed juvenile delinquent youth in identified regions and statewide in accordance with the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and corresponding New York State standards.

OCFS is releasing a Round 2 solicitation, seeking additional providers for Qualified Individual Services. Individuals and entities who received awards in the previously released IFB #1085 solicitation for Qualified Individual Services, are not eligible to bid on any of the same regions that they received an award. Any bid(s) received from a responder that includes a region previously awarded, will result in that portion of the bid being disqualified. Any new region will be considered.

• IFB 1106 - Qualified Individual Services (Round 2)
• IFB 1106 - Attachment 1 – Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1106 - Attachment 2 – References Template
• IFB 1106 - Attachment 3 – Submission Checklist
• IFB 1106 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1106 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Attachment
• IFB 1106 - OCFS-4715 – Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1106 - OCFS-4716 – Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1106 - OCFS-4822 – Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1106 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1099
American Rescue Plan Act AmeriCorps Formula Pool New York State Student Support Corps

Amended 09/01/2022

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services on behalf of the Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 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 services, 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 “AmeriCorps”) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1099 American Rescue Plan Act AmeriCorps Formula Pool New York State Student Support Corps Amended 09/01/2022
• RFP 1099 Bidders Notice
• RFP 1099 Attachment 1 - Statement on Sexual Harassment
• RFP 1099 Attachment 2 - New York State Student Support Corps Consortium Agreement: RFP 1099 Attachment 2 Word | RFP 1099 Attachment 2 PDF
• RFP 1099 Attachment 3 - New York State Student Support Corps Resource Guide
• RFP 1099 Programmatic and Evidence Session 9/7/22: Video | Slide Deck
• RFP 1099 Technical Information Session 9/8/22: Video | Slide Deck
• RFP 1099 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1091
Prevention Unit - Contracted Research Scientist

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to select one Contractor to provide or fill one new staff position at OCFS hereinafter referred to as the “Research Scientist”.

The Research Scientist will:

• Assist OCFS staff in the data management and evaluation of programs funded by William B Hoyt Trust Fund and/or Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) and/or other OCFS funded programs.
• Assist the Community-based Prevention Evaluation Unit lead in developing and implementing data collection systems and evaluating the impact of community-based prevention programs designed to strengthen and support families and reduce risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
• Assist with planning and coordination of research or evaluation projects, including research design, data collection, data coding, data analyses, and report writing. This role requires familiarity with community-based prevention services and strengths-based approaches to engaging families, as well as the ability to develop and evaluate standardized measures for evaluating the effectiveness of prevention programs, products, and tools.
• Engage stakeholders at the state and local level in discussions about data collection and evaluation activities, review data with the stakeholders, and translate the findings into actionable strategies for improvement. All services provided under resulting contract must be in accordance with all State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• IFB 1091 - Prevention Unit - Contracted Research Scientist
• IFB 1091 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1091 - Attachment 1 – Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1091 - Attachment 2 – References (Template)
• IFB 1091 - Question and Answers

Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 for Workforce Supports

Amended 11/30/2022

The Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 for Workforce Supports Application Portal deadline has been extended! You have until December 14, 2022 at 11:59pm to apply. Over 11,000 NYS child care providers have been awarded $250 million, with $188 million designated for workforce support expenses! Ready to apply? Go to: childcare-grants.ocfs.ny.gov.

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will accept applications through a single online application to make awards up to $343M to eligible child care providers through the Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 for workforce supports. Utilizing funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, stabilization funding represents an unprecedented opportunity and investment to effectively further stabilize the child care sector with specific investments in workforce supports. OCFS is prioritizing workforce support for child care staff by requiring that at least 75% or the Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 for Workforce Supports be spent on workforce support expenses. The remaining 25% of the Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 funds can be used for other eligible expenses, for purposes allowed under the Federal guidelines.

Please refer to the Child Care Stabilization Grants website for more information: ocfs.ny.gov/childcare-stabilization.

• Stabilization 2.0 Statement of Grant Opportunity:
  English: PDF Stabilization 2.0 Statement of Grant Opportunity (Amended 11/30/2022)
  Spanish / Español: PDF Stabilization 2.0 Statement of Grant Opportunity Spanish (Amended 11/30/2022)
• Stabilization 2.0 Provider Attestations
  English: PDF Stabilization 2.0 Provider Attestations
  Spanish / Español: PDF Stabilization 2.0 Provider Attestations Spanish

RFP 1080
Family Opportunity Centers

Amended 08/18/2022

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in partnership with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications to fund Family Opportunity Centers (FOC) to meet emerging needs of at risk families by increasing their protective factors and facilitating connections/coordination with community partners, including schools and mental health and substance use disorder service providers, to strengthen and support families.

This RFP is intended to serve organizations, public agencies and educational institutions in the fifty-seven counties outside of New York City and/or any school district statewide with a 2019-20 economically disadvantaged student rate above the state average (55.6%). See RFP Section 2.3 for more details.

Please note: All applicants must propose to start a FOC program.

• RFP 1080 - Family Opportunity Centers Amended 08/18/2022
• RFP 1080 - Bidder’s Notice Amended 08/18/2022
• RFP 1080 Attachment 1 - LDSS Attestation Form
• RFP 1080 Attachment 2 - LSD and Community Partners Affirmation of Support
• RFP 1080 Attachment 3 - Performance Measures
• RFP 1080 Attachment 4 - Budget Template
• RFP 1080 Attachment 5 - Workplan Template
• RFP 1080 Attachment 6 - Approved Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse & CBEC
• RFP 1080 Attachment 7 - Protective Factor Instrument – Form A
• RFP 1080 Attachment 8 - Protective Factor Instrument – Form B
• RFP 1080 Attachment 9 - Economically Disadvantaged School Districts
• RFP 1080 Attachment 10 - Federal Grant Award
• RFP 1080 - Bidder's Conference July 26, 2022 Slide Deck
• RFP 1080 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1094
Supervising Psychiatrist - Western Region

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) seeks one (1) contractor to provide psychiatric supervision services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at the following OCFS facilities in the Western Region of New York State: Industry Residential Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, Harriet Tubman Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, and Taberg Residential Center. There is a maximum bid rate of $425 for this procurement. The lowest cost qualified provider will be awarded the contract. Any bid proposal submitted that exceeds the maximum bid rate limit will not be considered for an award.

Please Note: Services can be performed on site or remotely. The contracted vendor is expected to make in-person visits to each facility once per calendar year – or as otherwise directed by OCFS.

• IFB 1094 - Supervising Psychiatrist - Western Region
• IFB 1094 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid
• IFB 1094 - OCFS-4822 – Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1094 – AC-3290 – Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1094 - OCFS-4715 – Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1094 - OCFS-4716 – Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1094 - OCFS-2647 – EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1094 - Question and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1043
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from non-profit organizations for the provision of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) outreach services to New York State child care and afterschool programs. The purpose of the resulting contract is to increase participation of the target population who are eligible to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program through outreach and education services to help reduce food insecurity.

The term “target population” is used throughout this document to include licensed, registered, and legally exempt providers of day care and after school services; School Age Child Care (SACC), Day Care Center (DCC), Family Day Care (FDC), Group Family Day Care (GFDC), and Legally Exempt (LE) child care providers. These are the modalities of care that the applicant must target to increase CACFP utilization across the State.

• RFP 1043 - CACFP
• RFP 1043 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 1043 Attachment 2 - Workplan Templates
• RFP 1043 Questions & Answers

RFA 2
Invest in NY Child Care Emergency Request for Applications (RFA) for Existing Programs

Amended 6/6/2022, 7/7/2022, 7/14/2022, 2/27/2023

New York State identified $100M to address child care deserts by building and expanding licensed child care capacity to those areas of the state with the least supply. Federal funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This RFA is making $30M available for existing programs only, with applications being accepted beginning on July 20, 2022.

Please Note: Please check this site regularly for more information. Prior to applying be sure to review the grant requirements, determine your projected expansion, and contact your assigned OCFS regulator regarding capacity changes.

Find more information about this opportunity on the Child Care Deserts Grant for Existing Programs page.

RFA Documents

• RFA2 – Invest in NY Child Care Emergency Request for Applications (RFA) for Existing Providers -
  RFA2 English - Amended 2/27/2023
  RFA2 Español - Amended 6/6/2022, 7/7/2022, and 7/14/2022
• RFA2 Attachment 1 - REDC Child Care Deserts Map
• RFA2 Attachment 2 - List of Allowable Expenses - RFA2 Attachment 2 English | RFA2 Attachment 2 Español
• RFA2 Attachment 3 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements - RFA2 Attachment 3 English | RFA2 Attachment 3 Español
• RFA2 Attachment 4 - Ongoing Eligibility Report Component A - RFA2 Attachment 4 English | RFA2 Attachment 4 Español
• RFA2 Attachment 5 - Ongoing Eligibility Report Component B - RFA2 Attachment 5 English | RFA2 Attachment 5 Español
• RFA2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): - RFA2 FAQ English (Updated 7/20/2022) | RFA2 FAQ Español

IFB 1095
Replace or Repair Boiler for Building 29 and 66 at Industry Limited Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Capital Facilities Services Bureau announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to provide repair or replace boiler equipment; a component equipment of the space heating system for Buildings 29 and 66 at OCFS Industry Limited Secure Center located at 375 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543 in Monroe County.

Due to the nature of the required service, repair, and/or corrective action, eligible responders must be located within a 40 mile-radius of the Industry Limited Secure Center. There is a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit. Please refer to IFB Section 1.3 Calendar of Events.

• IFB 1095 - Replace or Repair Boiler for Building 29 and 66 at Industry Limited Secure Center
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 1 – Existing Equipment Layout – Industry LSC
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 2 – Project Facility Location Map – Industry LSC
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 3 – Project Site Key Map – Industry LSC
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 4 – Vendor Financial Submission
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 5 – Staffing Information
• IFB 1095 - Attachment 6 – Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1095 - OCFS-3903 – Gate Clearance Request Form
• IFB 1095 - OCFS-0910 – Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1095 - OCFS-2634 – Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1095 - OCFS-2647 – EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1095 - OCFS-4822 – Offeror Certification Form
• IFB 1095 – AC-3290-S – Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire – For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1095 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1078
Targeted Healthy Families New York (HFNY) Program with Healthy Families America (HFA) Child Welfare Protocols

Amended 5/31/2022

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications to provide Healthy Families New York (HFNY) home visiting services to include the Healthy Families America (HFA) Child Welfare Protocols to unserved counties in New York State. HFNY is a key strategy supported by OCFS as noted in the state’s Family First Prevention Services Act Prevention Plan to strengthen families, mitigate challenges that can lead to contact with the child welfare system and reduce child welfare involvement for those who are known to the system.

This RFP expands the availability of the effective HFNY services in two important ways: expanding enrollment of children up to 24 months of age when referred by child welfare and adding programs in unserved counties. The Child Welfare Protocols enables families with a target child up to 24 months of age to enroll when referred by child welfare instead of the age limit of three months in the HFNY traditional model. As a result, families with older children can access the same benefits of home visiting as families with children under three months of age. This expanded eligibility will allow child welfare to refer more families to HFNY and will allow HFNY programs to offer support to older children and families involved in the child welfare system. The unserved counties targeted by this RFP are Cayuga, Chautauqua, Columbia, Essex, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Lewis, Montgomery, Nassau, Onondaga, Putnam, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Warren, Washington, and Wyoming.

A total of approximately $9 million annually will be available to fund proposals to serve the targeted counties identified in this RFP. Annual awards of up to $500,000 per county will be made based on the number of families to be served. The applicant’s proposal should propose to serve the equivalent of up to 15 percent of Medicaid births in their county(ies). Generally, programs have been successful serving the number of families equivalent to 10 to 15 percent of Medicaid births in the county(ies) to be served. See RFP Section 4.1, Attachment #10 NYS Medicaid Births by County and Attachment #11 Guidance to Determine the Number of Families to be Served. No more than one proposal to serve each county will be approved for funding.

• RFP 1078 - Targeted Healthy Families New York (HFNY) Program Amended 5/31/2022
• RFP 1078 - Bidder’s Notice Amended 5/31/2022
• RFP 1078 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 1078 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 1078 Attachment 3 - HFNY Performance Targets
• RFP 1078 Attachment 4 - HFNY Performance Indicators
• RFP 1078 Attachment 5 - List of Priority Counties
• RFP 1078 Attachment 6 - Affirmation of Support Form: LHD and Community Partners
• RFP 1078 Attachment 7 - Commitment Form: LDSS Amended 5/31/2022
• RFP 1078 Attachment 8 - Healthy Families Child Welfare Protocols
• RFP 1078 Attachment 9 - Healthy Families America Best Practice Standards
• RFP 1078 Attachment 10 - NYS Medicaid Births by County
• RFP 1078 Attachment 11 - Guidance to Determine the Number of Families to be Served
• RFP 1078 Attachment 12 - Counties for Targeted HFNY RFP
• RFP 1078 Attachment A1-B - Program Specific Terms and Conditions
• RFP 1078 - Bidder's Conference May 4, 2022 Slide Deck
• RFP 1078 - Questions and Answers Amended 5/31/2022

IFB 1085
Qualified Individual Services

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs. The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the residential programs and Community Multi-Service Offices (CMSOs) for juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders, and adolescent offenders and is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

OCFS is seeking licensed clinicians to provide Qualified Individual (QI) assessments of OCFS-placed juvenile delinquent youth in identified regions and statewide in accordance with the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and corresponding New York state standards.

• IFB 1085 - Qualified Individual Services
• IFB 1085 - Attachment 1 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1085 - Attachment 2 - References Template
• IFB 1085 - Attachment 3 - Submission Checklist
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid Form
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid Attachment
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1085 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1085 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1090
New York State Americorps 2022-2023 Formula Pool

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services on behalf of the Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2022-2023 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 AmeriCorps for National and Community Service (hereafter “AmeriCorps” or “AMERICORPS”) to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1090 - New York State Americorps 2022-2023 Formula Pool
• RFP 1090 - Bidder’s Notice
• RFP 1090 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1082
Assistive Technology Centers

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) is the state entity designated to provide vocational rehabilitation services to New Yorkers who are legally blind. NYSCB recognizes the benefits of assistive technology in enabling legally blind individuals to access print or computer-based information, especially in education and employment, and intends to continue its assistive technology program through the release of this request for proposal (RFP).

• RFP 1082 - Assistive Technology Centers
• RFP 1082 Attachment 1 - Cost Per Outcome and Total Cost Bid Form
• RFP 1082 Attachment 2 - 2023 to 2027 ATC Contract Guidelines
• RFP 1082 Attachment 3 - Work Plan Template
• RFP 1082 - Questions and Answers

RFI 1092
LGBTQA+ Supportive Services

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), is seeking information and collecting input from interested parties regarding LGBTQA+ services in preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for individuals or organizations to provide focused LGBTQA+ supportive services to youth and/or training to staff and stakeholders who are located across the state in OCFS operated Juvenile Justice Facilities (facilities) and Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSO).

DJJOY’s goals in issuing this RFI are to:

• Inform the public of OCFS’s intent to establish a statewide network of individuals or organizations to provide services to OCFS LGBTQA+ youth and community partners.
• Elicit strategies for identifying specific training modules to inform OCFS staff of best practices in providing services to youth who identify as LGBTQA+.
• Elicit ideas and/or recommendations on how to structure an RFP that will encompass the range of services needed to support and strengthen basic competencies of OCFS staff and contractors to promote the well-being of OCFS placed LGBTQA+ youth and their families.
• Identify potential challenges and/or roadblocks related to implementing a program model designed to meet the unique needs of OCFS placed LGBTQA+ youth and their families.

RFI 1092 - LGBTQA+ Supportive Services: RFI 1092 Word | RFI 1092 PDF

IFB 1087
Family First Contracted Project Manager

OCFS announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to select one Contractor to provide one new staff position to OCFS hereinafter referred to as the “Project Manager” or to perform the services as specified in this IFB as the “Project Manager”. The Project Manager would assist OCFS staff in the monitoring of programs funded by the federal Family First Transition fund. The Project Manager will be required to oversee the development of the Family Advocacy and Support Tool (FAST)/ Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool, assessment of training and changes to CONNECTIONS (the state’s child welfare system) in collaboration with staff from the Division of Child Welfare Services, the Bureau of Training, and CONNECTIONS. As part of this oversight responsibility, the Project Manager will need to collaborate to develop comprehensive work plans, assist in the development of subcontracts, and adhere to the necessary timeframes to implement the FAST/ CANS tool statewide.

• IFB 1087 - Family First Contracted Project Manager
• IFB 1087 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1087 - Attachment 1 - Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1087 - Attachment 2 - References (Template)
• IFB 1087 - Questions and Answers

RFA 1
Invest in NY Child Care Emergency Request for Applications (RFA) for New Programs

Amended 2/09/2022, 3/24/2022, and 4/18/2022

Please note: On Friday, October 21 OCFS announced the award recipients for the Invest in New York: Child Care Deserts RFA 2 Grant for Existing Providers. 418 providers were awarded, and all applicants should have received an email informing them of their application status.

Through this Request for Applications (RFA), the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is accepting applications for Invest in NY Child Care Grants to new programs, to address the lack of available child care in areas of the state that qualify as child care deserts.

Find more information about this opportunity on the Child Care Deserts page.

OCFS held public information information sessions on February 7th and February 14th, 2022. A recording from the February 14, 2022, session is available for viewing below.

RFA Documents

• RFA1 - Invest in NY Child Care Emergency Request for Applications (RFA) for New Programs
  RFA English | RFA Español (Amended 2/09/2022, 3/24/2022, and 4/18/2022)
  

  The Request for Application is available in other languages
  • عربى • বাংলা • 中文 • Français • Kreyòl Ayisyen • Italiano • 한국어 • Polskie • Pусский • יידיש •

  • RFA1 - Arabic / عربى
  • RFA1 - Bengali / বাংলা
  • RFA1 - Chinese, traditional / 中文
  • RFA1 - French / Français
  • RFA1 - Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
  • RFA1 - Italian / Italiano
  • RFA1 - Korean / 한국어
  • RFA1 - Polish / Polskie
  • RFA1 - Russian / Pусский
  • RFA1 - Yiddish / יידיש<

• RFA1 Addendum Overview
  Spanish / Español: RFA1 Resumen del Anexo 2
• RFA1 Attachment 1 - Schedule of Technical Assistance Sessions
  Spanish / Español: Desiertos de Cuidado Infantil Sesiones Informativas por Región
• RFA1 Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration - RFA1 Attachment 2 English | RFA1 Attachment 2 Español
• RFA1 Attachment 3 - REDC Child Care Deserts Map
• RFA1 Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses - RFA1 Attachment 4 English | RFA1 Attachment 4 Español
• RFA1 Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements - RFA1 Attachment 5 English | RFA1 Attachment 5 Español
• RFA1 Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report - RFA1 Attachment 6 English | RFA1 Attachment 6 Español
• RFA1 Attachment 7 - Award Parameters

  Attachments 2, 4, 5 and 6 are available in other languages
  • عربى • বাংলা • 中文 • Français • Kreyòl Ayisyen • Italiano • 한국어 • Polskie • Pусский • יידיש •

  Arabic / عربى

  • Arabic Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Arabic Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Arabic Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Arabic Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Bengali / বাংলা

  • Bengali Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Bengali Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Bengali Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Bengali Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Chinese, traditional / 中文

  • Chinese Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Chinese Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Chinese Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Chinese Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  French / Français

  • French Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • French Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • French Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • French Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  • Haitian Creole Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Haitian Creole Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Haitian Creole Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Haitian Creole Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Italian / Italiano

  • Italian Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Italian Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Italian Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Italian Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Korean / 한국어

  • Korean Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Korean Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Korean Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Korean Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Polish / Polskie

  • Polish Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Polish Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Polish Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Polish Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Russian / Pусский

  • Russian Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Russian Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Russian Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Russian Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

  Yiddish / יידיש<

  • Yiddish Attachment 2 - Minimum Submission Requirements for OCFS Child Care Licensing/Registration
  • Yiddish Attachment 4 - List of Allowable Expenses
  • Yiddish Attachment 5 - ARPA Federal Grant Requirements
  • Yiddish Attachment 6 - Ongoing Eligibility Report

• Invest in NY Child Care Emergency Request for Application (RFA) Public Information Session Recording - February 14, 2022
  • English: February 14, 2022 Session Video | February 14, 2022 Session Slide Deck | February 14, 2022 Session Transcript
  • Spanish / Español: February 14, 2022 Session Spanish Video | February 14, 2022 Session Spanish Slide Deck | February 14, 2022 Session Spanish Transcript
• RFA1 Responses to Questions: RFA1 Responses to Questions English (Updated May 27, 2022) | RFA1 Responses to Questions Español (Updated June 9, 2022)
• Child Care Deserts FAQ (Updated April 14, 2022)

  The Child Care Deserts FAQ is also available in other languages.
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  • Spanish / Español: Preguntas frecuentes
  • Arabic / عربى: أسئلة مكررة
  • Bengali / বাংলা: প্রায়শই জিজ্ঞাসিত প্রশ্ন FAQ
  • Chinese, traditional / 中文: 常見問題
  • French / Français: Foire aux questions
  • Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen: Kesyon yo poze souvan
  • Italian / Italiano: Domande frequenti
  • Korean / 한국어: 자주 묻는 질문
  • Polish / Polskie: Często Zadawane Pytania
  • Russian / Pусский: Часто задаваемые вопросы
  • Yiddish / יידיש: אָפֿט געשטעלטע פֿראגן

IFB 1086
Psychiatric Services for Various Facilities

Amended 2/25/2022

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, and 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 MacCormick Secure Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, Highland Residential Center, Taberg Residential Center, and Industry Residential Center.

There are six (6) position available in this opportunity. Psychiatrists (Lot 1) and Psychiatry Nurse Practitioners (PNP) (Lot 2) who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to bid on any or all positions. Please see Section 4.1 Method of Award for details on how the awards will be made.

• IFB 1086 - Psychiatric Services for Various Facilities Amended 2/25/2022
• IFB 1086 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid Amended 2/25/2022
• IFB 1086 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1086 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1086 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1086 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1086 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1086 - Questions and Answers

DISC 1084
Developmental Writing/Technology Seminar for Pre-College Program

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a discretionary funding opportunity for qualified entities that provide a web-based technology training and developmental writing seminar (course) for high school students who are blind and attending the Pre-College Program. Please see the Eligibility Criteria section for additional information.

The New York State Commission for The Blind (NYSCB) provides services to legally blind individuals in New York State. NYSCB has identified a need to provide a web-based technology training and developmental writing course for high school students who are legally blind and attending the Pre-College Program for legally blind students. The contract resulting from this announcement will offer a specialized developmental writing course that includes web-based distance technology training for individuals who are blind. The proposed course must incorporate instruction on the use of both, assistive technologies for legally blind individuals, and mainstream technologies, as they are applied to a traditional college writing course. Students must receive individual and group writing instruction remotely, as they are guided in the use of the tools of the online learning environment, such as the use of an iOS access device (i.e., iPad), the electronic course management system, web conferencing, and discussion forums. The proposed course must be provided annually for a four-week period, during July and August.

The current Pre-College Program is held on the following two (2) college campuses: Lemoyne (Upstate) and Manhattanville College (Downstate).

• DISC 1084 - Developmental Writing/Technology Seminar for Pre-College Program (PDF)
• DISC 1084 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• DISC 1084 Attachment 2 - Cost Form
• DISC 1084 Attachment 3 - Affirmation of Business Status

IFB 1081
Prevention Unit - Contracted Program Managers

OCFS announces the release of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to select one or more Contractor(s) to provide up to two new staff positions to OCFS hereinafter referred to as the “Program Managers” or to perform the services as specified in this IFB as the “Program Managers”. The Program Managers would assist OCFS staff in the monitoring of programs funded by William B Hoyt Trust Fund and/or Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) and/or other OCFS funded programs. The Program Managers will be required to monitor the programs to determine that they meet OCFS standards, implement program model(s) with fidelity where applicable, as well as meet contractual obligations. The Program Managers will assist in supporting OCFS’ oversight of the programs. As part of this oversight responsibility, the Program Managers will need to assure that programs are providing a strength-based approach engaging families, providing services according to approved work plans to strengthen and support families and to reduce risk factors of child abuse and neglect. All services provided under resulting contract must be in accordance with all State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• IFB 1081 - Prevention Unit - Contracted Program Managers
• IFB 1081 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1081 - Attachment 1 - Bidder’s Certified Statements
• IFB 1081 - Attachment 2 - References (Template)
• IFB 1081 - Questions and Answers

LOI 1076
New York State Quality Child Care Support Services

OCFS announces an opportunity for qualified entities that will provide New York State (NYS) Quality Child Care Support Services for high quality training and technical assistance to NYS Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) agencies; to regional Infant/Toddler Training and Technical Assistance Centers (ITTACs); and to directors of child day care centers and school-age child care programs. Child care is a critical need in order for the NYS economy to flourish. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has served to highlight the importance of this need for children and families across NYS. Qualified entities responding to this Letter of Interest must be not-for-profit organizations with a proven track record of working with organizations on a statewide basis. Qualified entities must have a thorough familiarity with New York State’s Child Care Program. CCRRs represent a critical link between OCFS’s efforts to oversee and strengthen the child care system and provide quality child care services to New York’s children and families.

• LOI 1076 - New York State Quality Child Care Support Services
• LOI 1076 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• LOI 1076 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

RFP 1071
New York State AmeriCorps 2022 - 2023 Competitive Pool

• RFP 1071 - New York State AmeriCorps 2022 - 2023 Competitive Pool
• RFP 1071 - Bidder’s Notice
• RFP 1071 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1083
Psychiatric Services for Taberg Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center, and Highland 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 Taberg Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, Finger Lakes Residential Center and Highland Residential Center.

• IFB 1083 - Psychiatric Services - Taberg Residential Center, MacCormick Secure Center, Finger Lakes
• IFB 1083 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1083 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1083 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1083 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1083 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1083 - AC-3290-S - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire
• IFB 1083 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1046
Local District Commissioner Training

OCFS seeks proposals from organizations that are willing and able to provide a broad range of training and administrative services to all 58 LDSS commissioners and administrators. The goal is to increase the administrative capacity of local district commissioners and administrators to effectively manage a human service agency by familiarizing them with policies, procedures, regulations, and systems necessary for the delivery of social services to eligible clients in New York State. This procurement also provides financial support for presenters and logistical support at the New York Public Welfare Association’s semi-annual conferences.

• RFP 1046 - Local District Commissioner Training
• RFP 1046 Attachment 1 - Proposer's Certified Statements
• RFP 1046 Attachment 2 - Cost Proposals
• RFP 1046 Attachment 3 - Copyright Policy
• RFP 1046 Attachment 4 - Operations Manual for Training Vendors
• RFP 1046 Attachment 5 - References
• RFP 1046 Appendix A-3 - Federal Assurances and Certifications
• RFP 1046 - Questions and Answers

RFI 1079
Permanency Resource Centers serving Kinship Caregiver Families

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Child Welfare and Community Services, Bureau of Permanency Services (BPS), is seeking information and collecting input from interested parties regarding the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Permanency Resource Centers (PRCs) to begin serving Kinship Caregiver families. In addition to providing services to post-adoptive and post-guardianship families, the suggested proposal would expand services to include kinship families with formal legal custody or informal caregiver arrangements.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a promise to issue an RFP or an IFB. This RFI does not commit NYSOCFS, or the BPS to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Vendors are advised that OCFS will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or IFB, if any are issued.

• RFI 1079 - Permanency Resource Centers serving Kinship Caregiver Families (Word)
• RFI 1079 - Permanency Resource Centers serving Kinship Caregiver Families (PDF)

IFB 1077
Psychiatric Services for Highland 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 Highland Residential Center.

• IFB 1077 - Psychiatric Services for Highland Residential Center
• IFB 1077 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1077 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1077 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1077 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1077 - OCFS-4822 Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1077 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1077 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1069
Farmland Lease Near Industry Residential Center in the Town of Rush, Monroe County, New York

New York State is offering an opportunity to lease land for the purpose of growing crops currently held by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This land is part of parcels under the control of the Industry Residential Center located at 375 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543. The expected term of the lease will be for five (5) growing seasons during 2022-2026, and will comprise six (6) lots, for a total of 160 acres. There will be one (1) contract lease resulting from this opportunity, which will include the land from all six (6) lots indicated above. Responders must submit one (1) bid for all six (6) lots.

• IFB 1069 - Farmland Lease Near Industry Residential Center
• IFB 1069 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1069 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1069 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2633 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1069 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
• IFB 1069 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1069 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1069 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1069 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1069 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for All New York State Office of Children and Family Services Contracts
• IFB 1069 Appendix M - Lease Agreement and Map
• IFB 1069 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

Emergency Solicitation:
Child Care Grant Management Solution

Amended 6/9/2021, 6/10/2021

IMPORTANT: This funding opportunity is an emergency solicitation being conducted under the authority of Executive Order 202, which is exempt from Article 4-C of Economic Development Law.

OCFS is in need of a technology solution to support childcare stabilization grants application, review, and payments processing to disburse funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to childcare providers. Due to extremely tight deadlines to disburse over $2B in grant funds to eligible childcare providers with approved applications, an automated application processing and payment system must be developed and deployed before the end of July 2021. Additional grants funded by ARPA may be added to the application at a later date as directed by OCFS. To that end, OCFS is seeking to award a contract to one vendor who can provide a solution that meets the technical requirements included in the scope of work.

• Emergency Solicitation: Child Care Grant Management Solution (PDF) (Amended 6/9/2021)
• Attachment 1 - Proposers' Certified Statements (Word)
• Attachment 2 - Daycare Grant(s) Application Hourly Rates (Excel)
• Attachment 3 - References (Word)
• Exhibit A - Federal Grant Notice (PDF)
• Exhibit B - ARPA High Level Requirements (PDF) (Amended 6/10/2021)
• Exhibit C - Federal Sample Applications (PDF)
• Exhibit D - EWS Provider Wireframes (PDF)
• Exhibit E - EWS Payment Process (PDF)
• Exhibit F - Additional Contract Language (PDF)
• Bidder's Webinar Slides NYSITS CCPR (PDF) (New 6/10/2021)
• Responses to Questions for Emergency Solicitation: Child Care Grant Management Solution (PDF) (New 6/10/2021)

DISC 1073
Discretionary Opportunity - Financing Strategy Consultant

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Council on Children and Families (CCF) announces a discretionary funding opportunity for qualified entities that are capable of developing the following documents: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Financing Strategy plan; the New York State Pyramid Model Return on Investment (ROI) analysis, and Social Impact Bonds (SIB) documentation showing how an SIB can support the statewide implementation of the Pyramid Model, develop/design, and print website ready documents.

• DISC 1073 - Financing Strategy Consultant (PDF)
• DISC1073 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• DISC1073 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

RFI 1075
Regional Vending Machine and Micro Market Services

The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Commission for the Blind (NYSCB), Business Enterprise Program (BEP), is seeking information and collecting input from qualified parties regarding the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and statewide restructuring of the NYSCB/BEP third party vending program. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes OCFS and NYSCB are 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), to solicit bid proposals for automatic vending machine service for the purpose of providing income, benefits and services to legally blind New York State residents.

• RFI 1075 - Regional Vending Machine and Micro Market Services (Word)
• RFI 1075 - Regional Vending Machine and Micro Market Services (PDF)

LOI 1059
Child Care Program Integrity (CCPI) Maintenance, Enhancement, and Support

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that demonstrate the desire and ability to support, maintain and enhance New York State’s Child Care Program Integrity (CCPI) System.

CCPI was created to assist New York’s Local Social Services Districts (LSSDs) identify potential instances of fraud within their Child Care Subsidy Programs and assist the LSSDs Fraud Investigators in targeting their scarce resources to cases most likely to achieve quantifiable results. CCPI is a web-based predictive analytic system that interfaces with other State systems critical in managing New York’s Child Care program, including but not limited to the Child Care Facility System (CCFS), the Welfare Management System (WMS), the Benefit Issuance Control System (BICS), and the Child Care Time and Attendance System (CCTA).

The purpose of this opportunity is to invite any eligible and interested entities that believe they can satisfy this program’s needs to inform OCFS by a Letter of Interest (LOI).

• LOI 1059 - Child Care Program Integrity (CCPI) Maintenance, Enhancement, and Support
• LOI 1059 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• LOI 1059 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

RFP 1055
Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, and Restraint Training for Residential Child Care Providers

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit competitive proposals for Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, and Restraint Training for Residential Child Care Providers. The safety and well-being of children placed in residential settings is a priority for OCFS. This training includes several components that together support congregate care agencies’ and OCFS’ ability to provide safe, stable and therapeutic environments for children and youth.

• RFP 1055 - Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, and Restraint Training
• RFP 1055 Attachment 1 - Proposer's Certified Statements
• RFP 1055 Attachment 2 - Cost Proposals
• RFP 1055 Attachment 3 - Copyright Policy
• RFP 1055 Attachment 4 - References
• RFP 1055 Attachment 5 - Operations Manual for Training Vendors
• RFP 1055 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1072
Psychiatric Services for Harriet Tubman 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 Harriet Tubman Residential Center.

• IFB 1072 - Psychiatric Services - Harriet Tubman Residential Center
• IFB 1072 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1072 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1072 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1072 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1072 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1072 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1072 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 1074
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 Industry Residential Center.

• IFB 1074 - Psychiatric Services - Industry Residential Center
• IFB 1074 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1074 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1074 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1074 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1074 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1074 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1074 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 1066
AmeriCorps 2021 Formula Pool

Amended 4/16/2021

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2021-22 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 to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 1066 - AmeriCorps 2021 Formula Pool (Amended 4/16/2021)
• RFP 1066 - Bidder’s Notice: Additional Information Session (Added April 8, 2021)
• RFP 1066 - Bidder’s Notice: Questions and Answers (Added April 23, 2021)
• RFP 1066 - Questions and Answers (Added April 23, 2021)

SOI 1005
Settlement House Program

Amended 3/18/2021

New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for qualified organizations that meet the criteria of a Settlement House, as defined herein. A Settlement House is an independent, voluntary, not-for-profit organization engaged in community work and social services delivery in a defined neighborhood, in a municipality of the State of New York. The Settlement House Statewide Funding opportunity will award grants for the purpose of enhancing and coordinating activities and programs, expanding programs to serve more individuals and families, and/or promoting inter-agency coordination with other neighborhood organizations offering complementary services.

• SOI 1005 - Settlement House Program (Amended 3/18/2021)
• SOI 1005 - Attachment 1 - Submission Checklist
• SOI 1005 - Attachment 2 - Letter of Interest
• SOI 1005 - Attachment 3 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• SOI 1005 - Attachment 4 - Project Description and Objectives
• SOI 1005 - Attachment 5 - Collaboration Commitment Template
• SOI 1005 - Exhibit A / B - TANF

IFB 1065
Psychiatric Services for Highland 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 Highland Residential Center.

• IFB 1065 - Psychiatric Services - Highland Residential Center
• IFB 1065 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1065 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1065 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1065 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1065 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1065 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1065 - Questions & Answers

LOI 1060
Licensed Clinicians to Function as the Qualified Individual (QI) Related to Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is seeking Letters of Interest from licensed clinicians with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the child welfare field, to function as a Qualified Individual (QI) for the purpose conducting assessments of youth in foster care in accordance with the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and corresponding New York State standards.

To meet the requirement of two (2) years of experience in the child welfare field, applicants must have worked for or under contract with a child welfare program in their professional capacity as a licensed clinician for a minimum of two (2) years within the last fifteen (15) years. Child welfare programs include, but are not limited to, a local department of social services, a voluntary authorized agency, a residential agency serving youth or families, a community-based provider, and/or other entity that addressed issues of child safety as it pertained to abuse and neglect, provided and/or coordinated services for children and families to address challenges such as substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence.

• LOI 1060 - Licensed Clinicians to Function as the QI Related to FFPSA
• LOI 1060 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• LOI 1060 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

DISC 1062
Discretionary Opportunity - CMS Project Assistant 2021

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a discretionary funding opportunity for qualified entities that can provide OCFS a resource to support the administration, operation, and ongoing support of the Contract Management System (CMS), which interfaces with the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Please see the Eligibility Criteria section for additional information.

This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to provide administrative duties that will require the performance of CMS maintenance, operational support that will include Help Desk support and Troubleshooting user problems, and development support that will include assisting the project team with system upgrades. Please see the Activities/Work to be Performed section for additional information.

The purpose of this Discretionary Opportunity announcement is to invite any eligible and interested entities who believes they can satisfy the needs of this program, to so inform OCFS by a Letter of Interest (LOI). To be considered responsive, your organization’s LOI must be received no later than the deadline specified on the first page of this announcement. OCFS intends to select one contractor based on the criteria outlined in this announcement.

• DISC 1062 - CMS Project Assistant 2021
• DISC 1062 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• DISC 1062 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• DISC 1062 Attachment 3 - Affirmation of Business Status
• DISC 1062 Attachment 4 - References

LOI 1064
Voluntary Foster Care Agency Medicaid Training (ROUND 2)

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that provide a comprehensive training program for OCFS-licensed, Article 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities (Click here for Article 29-I guidance) Medicaid Managed Care transition activities, Children and Family Treatment Support Services and Home and Community Based Waiver Services to advise OCFS of their interest to this advertisement by responding with a Letter of Interest. OCFS is looking for an organization to provide training opportunities to Voluntary Foster Care Agency staff, Children and Family Treatment Support Services providers, Home and Community Based Service Providers, Health Home Staff, and Local Departments of Social Services staff; at times, dates and locations specified and/or approved by OCFS.

• LOI 1064 - Voluntary Foster Care Agency Medicaid Training
• LOI 1064 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• LOI 1064 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

LOI 1050
New York City Legally Exempt Enrollment Services

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that are not-for-profit 501(C)(3) corporation(s) with experience regarding NYS Child Care regulations and statutes, to express their interest in delivering legally exempt enrollment services in all five (5) boroughs of New York City. Services include the enrollment and re-enrollment of legally-exempt child care providers (including evaluation of enrollment application documents and generation of notices to parents and providers related to application completeness, and notices to parents and providers on the provider’s regulatory compliance and any follow-up activities), annual inspections of these providers, complaint investigations, reviews of requests for rate enhancements, technical assistance to families as well as enrolling providers related to enrollment, training and compliance, and regular communication with programs regarding issues related to regulatory compliance. Currently, there are approximately 4,000 Legally Exempt Child Care Providers with the possibility of additional new Legally Exempt Child Care Providers that may wish to enroll in these boroughs.

• LOI 1050 - New York City Legally Exempt Enrollment Services
• LOI 1050 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• LOI 1050 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

RFQ 1057
Low Vision Examination and Prescription Services

Amended 12/1/2020

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) and New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) announces a funding opportunity for qualified entities who are willing and able to provide Low Vision Examination and Prescription Services to individuals who are legally blind, as described within this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with qualified entities, who are willing and able to provide Low Vision Examinations and Prescription Services in the location/counties listed in this announcement.

• RFQ 1057 - Low Vision Examination and Prescription Services (Amended 12/1/2020)
• RFQ 1057 Attachment 1 - Letter of Interest
• RFQ 1057 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• RFQ 1057 Attachment 3 - Non-Contract Provider Authorization Agreement
• RFQ 1057 Attachment 4 - May 2021 to April 2026 Low Vision Guidelines

RFP 1061
NYS AmeriCorps 2021 Competitive Pool

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2021-22 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 1061 - NYS AmeriCorps 2021 Competitive Pool - RFP 1061 as Word | RFP 1061 as PDF
• RFP 1061 Questions and Answers - RFP 1061 Q&A as Word | RFP 1061 Q&A as PDF

IFB 1054
Speech Therapy Services at Industry Residential Center and Harriet Tubman 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 Bids (IFB). .

OCFS seeks qualified contractors to provide speech services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Industry Residential Center and Harriet Tubman Residential Center. The lowest cost qualified vendor(s), who meet all the mandatory requirements, will be awarded the contract(s) for the position(s).

• IFB 1054 - Speech Therapy Services at Industry Residential Center and Harriet Tubman Residential Center
• IFB 1054 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1054 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1054 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1054 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1054 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1054 - Attachment 1 - Statement on Sexual Harassment
• IFB 1054 - Attachment 2 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1054 - Questions & Answers

IFB 1056
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 Centers.

• IFB 1056 - Psychiatric Services for Industry Residential Center
• IFB 1056 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1056 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1056 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1056 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1056 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1056 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1056 - Questions & Answers

LOI 1042
Voluntary Foster Care Agency Medicaid Training

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that provide a comprehensive training program for OCFS-licensed, Article 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities Medicaid Managed Care transition activities, Children and Family Treatment Support Services and Home and Community Based Waiver Services. Under the anticipated contract, the organization will provide training opportunities to Voluntary Foster Care Agency staff, Children and Family Treatment Support Services providers, Home and Community Based Service Providers, Health Home Staff, and Local Departments of Social Services staff; at times, dates and locations specified and/or approved by OCFS.

• LOI 1042 - Medicaid Waiver Training
• LOI 1042 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1042 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest

LOI 1058
Facility Based Gang Intervention at Brookwood Secure Center - Round 2

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can teach a customized gang intervention/youth engagement curriculum for juvenile offenders, ranging in age from 14 to 21, who have been placed at Brookwood Secure Center. Brookwood is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, southeast of the City of Hudson. The facility’s comprehensive services include academic, vocational and special education, a behavior management system, medical care and mental health and substance abuse counseling. OCFS is looking for a program that espouses a mission to empower at risk young people with the skills necessary to promote unity, safety and achievement in schools and communities at large. The program will be conducted inside of the Brookwood Secure Center and will complement the comprehensive programs already in place at the facility.

• LOI 1058 - Facility Based Gang Intervention
• LOI 1058 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1058 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1058 Attachment 3 - Budget Template

DISC 1052
Discretionary Opportunity - Comprehensive Needs Assessment

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces a discretionary funding opportunity for qualified entities that can conduct a comprehensive statewide needs assessment (CSNA) for The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB). This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with organizations to conduct a CSNA for NYSCB which should involve an evaluation of NYSCB case management data, along with primary data collection through the use of surveys and focus groups; leading to identification of specific areas in need for improvement within services and supports, program practices, and policies.

• DISC 1052 - Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• DISC 1052 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• DISC 1052 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• DISC 1052 Attachment 3 - Affirmation of Business Status
• DISC 1052 Attachment 4 - References
• DISC 1052 Attachment 5 - Confidentiality Agreement

LOI 1048
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for DJJOY Facilities

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can provide the necessary Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) services that are required within our Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY).DBT provides our youth with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with one (1) organization to provide DBT services to our DJJOY youth and staff. Please note that funding available for this project is limited, and prospective applicants are encouraged to keep their proposed costs as low as possible so as to remain competitive during the evaluation process.

• LOI 1048 - Dialectical Behavior Therapy for DJJOY Facilities
• LOI 1048 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1048 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1048 Attachment 3 - References
• LOI 1048 Attachment 4 - Cost Proposal
• LOI 1048 Attachment 5 - DJJOY Facilities Map
• LOI 1048 Attachment 6 - DJJOY CMSO Map

LOI 1051
Digital Voice and Location Radio Systems for Taberg Residential Center

Amended 8/26/2020

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can provide the necessary equipment, installation /integration, and on-going service/maintenance as needed; to support the implementation and operations of a digital voice and wireless beacon radio location radio system for a limited-secure juvenile detention center. This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with one (1) organization to provide the system components, necessary integration, and installation of a digital voice and location radio system, for the main campus at Taberg Limited Secure Center for Girls and their Annex Facility.

• LOI 1051 - Digital Voice and Location Radio Systems for Taberg Residential Center - Amended 8/26/2020
• LOI 1051 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1051 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1051 Attachment 3 - References

LOI 1045
Facility-Based After-School Programming at Industry Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can provide customized afterschool programming for juvenile offenders placed at Industry Residential Center, which is located in Western New York State, in Rush, NY. The facility’s comprehensive services include academic, vocational and special education, a behavior management system, medical care and mental health and substance abuse counseling. OCFS is looking for a afterschool program that espouses a mission to empower at-risk young people with the skills necessary to promote unity, safety, and achievement in schools and communities at large. The program would complement the comprehensive programs already in place at Industry Residential Center.

• LOI 1045 - Facility-Based After-School Programming
• LOI 1045 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1045 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1045 Attachment 3 - Budget Template

LOI 1044
Facility Based Gang Intervention at Brookwood Secure Center

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities that can teach a customized gang intervention/youth engagement curriculum for juvenile offenders, ranging in age from 14 to 21, who have been placed at Brookwood Secure Center. Brookwood is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, southeast of the City of Hudson. The facility’s comprehensive services include academic, vocational and special education, a behavior management system, medical care and mental health and substance abuse counseling. OCFS is looking for a program that espouses a mission to empower at risk young people with the skills necessary to promote unity, safety and achievement in schools and communities at large. The program will be conducted inside of the Brookwood Secure Center and will complement the comprehensive programs already in place at the facility.

• LOI 1044 - Facility Based Gang Intervention
• LOI 1044 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1044 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1044 Attachment 3 - Budget Template

New York Forward
CARES 3 Reopening/Restructuring for Remote Learning and Temporary Operating Grant

9/25/2020: CARES3 applications available

These applications are for grants available throughout New York State from the federal CARES Act funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant opportunities are to assist reopening and expansion of capacity in child care programs by providing for supplies associated with reopening and expansion.

For more information, see the CARES 3 Reopening/Restructuring for Remote Learning and Temporary Operating Grant page.

LOI 1049
Promoting Two Generational Approaches to Support Maternal Child Health

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) from qualified entities that:

• Are incorporated and located in NYS.
• Are members of the following partnerships/councils: the NYS Parenting Education Partnership and the Early Childhood Advisory Council.
• Have Certified Protective Factors Trainers on staff.
• Demonstrate expertise in home visiting policy in New York State.
• Demonstrate an existing statewide parenting education partnership and established partnerships with state agencies and parent leadership organizations.
• Have the program and statewide infrastructure to implement multiple concurrent projects.
• Possesses the technological capacity to plan and execute a large-scale conference. This includes an IT capacity to hold a webinar for at least 500 people.

The purpose of this opportunity is to invite any eligible and interested entity that believes they can satisfy this program’s needs to inform OCFS by a Letter of Interest (LOI).

Please see the LOI document for additional information and submission requirements.

• LOI 1049 - Promoting Two Generational Approaches to Support Maternal Child Health
• LOI 1049 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1049 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1049 Attachment 3 - References
• LOI 1049 Attachment 4 - Project Deliverable Timeline
• LOI 1049 Attachment 5 - Budget Template
• LOI 1049 Attachment 6 - Regional Map

LOI 1047
Infant Mental Health Basics Course

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) announces an opportunity for qualified entities to provide infant and early childhood mental health training to the early care and education community. Letters of Interest (LOI) are being solicited from eligible entities that are NYS organizations, agencies, or businesses which can:

• Demonstrate their established relationships with early childhood mental health organizations in New York State;
• Demonstrate membership or affiliation with at least one of the following organizations:
  • Zero to Three (trainers approved by Zero to Three to conduct their approved trainings)
  • the World Association of Infant Mental Health membership, or
  • the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health membership; and
• Have trainers with credentials that reflect infant mental health competency, who must have the NYS Association of Infant Mental Health Endorsement.

This advertisement is public notice that OCFS is seeking to contract with one organization who will facilitate in-person, two-day infant and early childhood mental health basics training, in each of the ten regional economic development regions of the state (Capital District, North Country, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, Central NY, Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Western NY, NYC & Long Island) for a total of ten statewide trainings per year.

• LOI 1047 - Infant Mental Health Basics Course
• LOI 1047 Attachment 1 - Sample Letter of Interest
• LOI 1047 Attachment 2 - Guidelines for Preparing a Letter of Interest
• LOI 1047 Attachment 3 - References
• LOI 1047 Attachment 4 - Project Deliverable Timeline
• LOI 1047 Attachment 5 - Budget Template
• LOI 1047 Attachment 6 - Regional Map

IFB 1038
Statewide Chef Services Consultant

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 one (1) contractor to provide chef and nutritional services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Finger Lakes Residential Center, Harriet Tubman Residential Center, Highland Residential Center, Industry Residential Center, Taberg Residential Center for Girls, Brentwood Residential Center, Red Hook Residential Center, Brookwood Secure Center, Columbia Girls Secure Center, Goshen Secure Center and MacCormick Secure Center. The lowest cost qualified provider will be awarded the contract.

There is one position available for a for all NYS OCFS facilities statewide. It is anticipated that the awarded position will provide the required services not to exceed 1,820 hours annually, wherein the Contract Chef will be responsible for facility-based kitchen oversight. The awarded position will be required to work directly with youth.

• IFB 1038 - Statewide Chef Services Consultant
• IFB 1038 Attachment 1 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 1038 Attachment 2 - References
• IFB 1038 Attachment 3 - DJJOY Facility Map
• IFB 1038 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1038 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1038 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1038 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1038 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1038 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1038 - Questions and Answers

RFP 1037
NYS AmeriCorps 2020 Formula Pool

Amended 4/20/2020, 5/14/2020

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 - Amended 5/14/2020
• RFP-1037 - Bidder's Notice (Word)
• RFP-1037 - Bidder's Notice (PDF)
• RFP-1037 - Questions and Answers (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 1041 - Questions and Answers

IFB 1029
Site Clearing and Vegetation Control

Amended 3/27/2020, 4/10/2020

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 4/10/2020
• 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
• IFB 1029 - Questions and Answers

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.)

IFB 1016 - WITHDRAWN
Psychiatric Services for Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy

Withdrawn 7/26/2019

This RFP has been withdrawn. OCFS anticipates posting a new RFP in the future.

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 1016 - Psychiatric Services - Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy
• IFB 1016 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1016 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1016 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1016 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1016 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1016 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1016 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 2018-16
Advantage After School Program

Amended 5/15/2019, 5/31/2019

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) invites not-for-profit, community-based organizations to submit proposals for the development of quality after school programs based on the Advantage After School Program (AASP).

• RFP 2018-16 - Advantage After School Program - Amended 5/31/2019
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 3 - Program Activity Description
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 4 - Required Performance Targets
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 5 - Quarterly Work Plan
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 6 - Program Site Information
• RFP 2018-16 Attachment 7 - Partnership Agreement
• RFP 2018-16 Questions and Answers

IFB 1002
Psychiatric Services - Red Hook

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 1002 - Psychiatric Services - Red Hook
• IFB 1002 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 1002 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1002 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 1002 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 1002 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 1002 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1002 Questions and Answers

IFB 1015
Automatic Vending Machine Service Three NYS DOT Rest Areas in Clinton County: "Beekmantown", "Valcour" and "Point Au Roche"

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 1015 - Automatic Vending Machine Service Coffee Vending in Albany, NY
• IFB 1015 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1015 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for New York State Office of Children and Family Service Contracts
• IFB 1015 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1015 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1015 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1015 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1015 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1015 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1015 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1015 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 1012
Automatic Vending Machine Service Coffee Vending in Albany, 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 1012 - Automatic Vending Machine Service Coffee Vending in Albany, NY
• IFB 1012 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1012 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for New York State Office of Children and Family Service Contracts
• IFB 1012 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1012 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1012 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1012 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1012 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1012 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1012 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1012 Questions and Answers

RFP 2019-01
New York State AmeriCorps 2019 Formula Pool

Amended 4/10/2019

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2019-20 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 2019-01 - New York State AmeriCorps 2019 Formula Pool - Amended 4/10/2019
• RFP 2019-01 Questions and Answers

IFB 1010
Automatic Vending Machine Service Various Locations in Rome, Utica, and New Hartford, 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 1010 - Automatic Vending Machine Service Various Locations in Rome, Utica, and New Hartford, NY
• IFB 1010 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1010 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for New York State Office of Children and Family Service Contracts
• IFB 1010 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1010 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1010 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1010 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1010 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1010 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1010 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1010 Questions and Answers

IFB 2019-01
Waste Water Management

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting bids for the daily operations and management of the Waste Water Treatment Plants at five (5) OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) facilities.

• IFB 2019-01 - Waste Water Management
• IFB 2019-01 Attachment 1 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2019 -01 Attachment 2 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 2019-01 Attachment 3 - References
• IFB 2019-01 Exhibit 1 - Finger Lakes Bid Specs
• IFB 2019-01 Exhibit 2 - MacCormick Bid Specs
• IFB 2019-01 Exhibit 3 - Red Hook Bid Specs
• IFB 2019-01 Exhibit 4 - Highland Bid Specs
• IFB 2019-01 Exhibit 5 - Goshen Bid Specs
• IFB 2019-01 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 1008
Automatic Vending Machine Service - USPS (Processing and Distribution Center), 30 Karner Road, Albany, 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 1008 - Automatic Vending Machine Service - USPS (Processing and Distribution Center), 30 Karner Road, Albany, NY
• IFB 1008 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1008 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for All New York State Office of Children and Family Services Contracts
• IFB 1008 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1008 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1008 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1008 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1008 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1008 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1008 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1008 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-23
Audio-Visual Studio and Production Services

Amended 3/27/19

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to contract for the delivery of high quality audio-visual studio and production services to be utilized to enhance training services delivered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Bureau of Training and Development (BTD) on a cost effective, as-needed basis.

• RFP 2018-23 - Audio-Visual Studio and Production Services - Amended 3/27/19
• RFP 2018-23 Attachment 1 - Proposers Certified Statements
• RFP 2018-23 Attachment 2 - Cost Proposal
• RFP 2018-23 Attachment 3 - OCFS BTD Copyright Policy
• RFP 2018-23 Questions and Answers

IFB 1007
Automatic Vending Machine Service - Various New York City Locations

Amended 3/15/19

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 1007 - Automatic Vending Machine Service - Various New York City Locations - Amended 3/15/19
• IFB 1007 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1007 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for All New York State Office of Children and Family Services Contracts
• IFB 1007 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form (NYC)
• IFB 1007 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1007 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1007 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1007 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1007 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1007 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1007 - Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 1006
Automatic Vending Machine Service - NYS DOT Rest Area "Unadilla" and "East Worcester"

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 1006 - Automatic Vending Machine Service - NYS DOT Rest Area "Unadilla" and "East Worcester"
• IFB 1006 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 1006 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for All New York State Office of Children and Family Services Contracts
• IFB 1006 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 1006 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 1006 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 1006 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 1006 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 1006 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 1006 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 1006 Questions and Answers

RFP 1004
Workforce Development Demonstration Project

Amended 3/8/19

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity and will award grants for a Workforce Development Demonstration Project (WDDP) that will provide education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while also providing them with opportunities to perform meaningful work and service to their communities.

• RFP 1004 - Workforce Development Demonstration Project - Amended 3/8/19
• RFP 1004 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 1004 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 1004 Attachment 3 - Required Outcome Measures
• RFP 1004 Bidder's Notice- Published 2/15/2019
• RFP 1004 Bidder's Conference Slides
• RFP 1004 Bidder's Conference Questions and Answers
• RFP 1004 Written Questions and Answers

IFB 2019-05
Automatic Vending Machine Service - NYS DOT Rest Area "Glens Falls-South"

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 2019-05 - Automatic Vending Machine Service - NYS DOT Rest Area "Glens Falls-South"
• IFB 2019-05 Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 2019-05 Appendix A1 - Standard Clauses for All New York State Office of Children and Family Services Contracts
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 1 - Bid Commitment Form
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 2 - OCFS-4553 Bidder Identification Form
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 3 - OCFS-2663 MacBride Fair Employment Form
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 4 - AC-3290-S Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 5 - OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 6 - OCFS-2634 Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• IFB 2019-05 Attachment 7 - OCFS-2637 EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2019-05 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-03
NYS William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund & Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Programs

This Request for Proposals (RFP) includes funding from both the New York State William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund (Trust Fund) and the federal Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) program. Together, these initiatives are designed to support community-based programs with the goal of preventing abuse/maltreatment and/or preventing the recurrence of abuse/maltreatment; and improving outcomes for families at risk of or experiencing child abuse, and family violence in all its forms.

• RFP 2018-03 - NYS William B. Hoyt Memorial Children and Family Trust Fund & Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Programs
• RFP 2018-03 Attachment 1 - LDSS Attestation Form
• RFP 2018-03 Attachment 2 - Performance Measures
• RFP 2018-03 Attachment 3 - OCFS Regional Map
• RFP 2018-03 Attachment 4 - Budget Template
• RFP 2018-03 Attachment 5 - Trust Fund Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-03 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-19
New York State AmeriCorps 2019 Competitive Pool

Amended 12/24/18

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service (hereafter “the Commission”) seeks applicants for 2019-20 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”)1 to support New York State AmeriCorps programs.

• RFP 2018-19 - New York State AmeriCorps 2019 Competitive Pool - Amended 12/24/18
• RFP 2018-19 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-22 - WITHDRAWN
Workforce Development Demonstration Project

Withdrawn 2/11/2019, Amended 12/18/18

This RFP has been withdrawn. OCFS anticipates posting a new RFP in the near future.

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity and will award grants for a Workforce Development Demonstration Project (WDDP) that will provide education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while also providing them with opportunities to perform meaningful work and service to their communities.

• RFP 2018-22 - Workforce Development Demonstration Project - Amended 12/18/18
• RFP 2018-22 Attachment 1 - Budget Template
• RFP 2018-22 Attachment 2 - Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-22 Attachment 3 - Required Outcome Measures
• RFP 2018-22 Questions and Answers
• RFP 2018-22 Bidders Conference Webinar Slides

IFB 2018-09
Contractual Staff Position - Program Manager

Amended 11/21/2018

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to select a Contractor to provide a new staff position to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) hereinafter referred to as the “Program Manager” or to perform the services as specified in this IFB as the “Program Manager.”

• IFB 2018-09 - Contractual Staff Position - Program Manager - Amended 11/21/2018
• IFB 2018-09 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-09 - Federally Funded Grants - Special Conditions
• IFB 2018-09 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 2018-09 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-09 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-17
Supervising Psychiatrist Eastern Region

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 2018-17 - Supervising Psychiatrist Eastern Region
• IFB 2018-17 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-17 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-17 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-17 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-17 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-17 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-17 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

IFB 2018-15
Psychiatric Services for Brookwood Secure Center and Highland Residential Center

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

• IFB 2018-15 - Psychiatric Services for Brookwood Secure Center and Highland Residential Center
• IFB 2018-15 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-15 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-15 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-15 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-15 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-15 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-15 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-21
Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) Reissue

Reissue 10/4/2018

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting applicants to coordinate new or expand existing local and regional Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRTs). The purpose of the CFRT is to prevent future deaths and to promote child safety through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary examination of the cause, manner and circumstances of a child’s death.

• RFP 2018-21 Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) Re-Issue
• RFP 2018-21 Attachment A: Cost Proposal - Non-Grant Budget Template
• RFP 2018-21 Attachment B: Agency Letter of Commitment
• RFP 2018-21 Attachment C: OCFS Regional Map
• RFP 2018-21 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-10
Lodging for Human Service Training Center Trainees

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by New York State Children and Family Services Bureau of Training . BTD is seeking qualified and responsible vendors to provide lodging for New York State trainees attending trainings at the OCFS BTD Human Services Training Center located at 164 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, New York.

• IFB 2018-10 Lodging for Human Service Training Center Trainees
• IFB 2018-10 Attachment 1 - Mandatory Requirements
• IFB 2018-10 Attachment 2 - Bidder's Certified Statements
• IFB 2018-10 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-10 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-10 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-10 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-10 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-10 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-10 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 2018-04
Public Private Partnership

Amended 9/20/2018, 10/12/2018

OCFS is pleased to announce this funding opportunity designed to increase services for at-risk children, youth and families to prevent involvement with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems through the establishment of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) programs. These programs are intended to target at-risk infant, children, youth and families in high need areas in New York State. For purposes of this RFP, high need areas are defined as those with high rates of child abuse and maltreatment, as well as high admission rates for foster care and detention. Applicants are required to leverage private funds as a cash contribution to support the state funds being made available through this competitive Request for Proposals (RFP).

• RFP 2018-04 - Public Private Partnership - Amended 10/12/2018
• RFP 2018-04 Attachment 1 - Evaluation of Parent and Child Together (PACT)
• RFP 2018-04 Attachment 2 - Protective Factors Instrument
• RFP 2018-04 Attachment 3 - Budget Template
• RFP 2018-04 Attachment 4 - Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-04 Questions and Answers
• RFP 2018-04 Additional Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-14
Psychiatric Services for Lower Industry Residential Center

Reissue 9/28/2018

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

• IFB 2018-14 - Psychiatric Services for Lower Industry Residential Center - Re-issued 9/28/2018
• IFB 2018-14 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - Revised 9/28/2018
• IFB 2018-14 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-14 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-14 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-14 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-14 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-14 Questions and Answers (There were no questions received for this IFB.)

RFP 2018-14
Youth Development and Runaway Homeless Youth Learning Exchange / Training

Amended 8/15/2018, 8/29/2018

OCFS seeks to solicit, through RFPs, proposals from qualified training providers who have the capacity to develop and deliver: regional in-person trainings for youth bureau directors and their staff; statewide web-based trainings for runaway and homeless youth program staff; and to organize and manage two annual learning exchanges. The learning exchanges (conferences) and in-person trainings must be designed to support the skills for enhancing positive youth development principles within the youth bureau system and facilitate planning and collaboration regarding trends and challenges for youth in their communities. The web-based trainings must be designed to meet the needs of runaway and homeless youth providers and be relevant to advancing current state and federal regulations.

• RFP 2018-14 Youth Development and Runaway Homeless Youth Learning Exchange / Training - Amended 8/29/2018
• RFP 2018-14 Attachment A: Cost Proposal - Non-Grant Budget Template - Amended 8/15/2018
• RFP 2018-14 Attachment B: OCFS Regional Map
• RFP 2018-14 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-13
Psychiatric Services for Upper Industry Residential Center

Reissue 9/4/2018

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

• IFB 2018-13 Psychiatric Services for Upper Industry Residential Center - Re-issued 9/4/2018
• IFB 2018-13 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - Revised 9/4/2018
• IFB 2018-13 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-13 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-13 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-13 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-13 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-13 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-12
Psychiatric Services for Harriet Tubman Residential Center

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

There are two positions available at Harriet Tubman Residential Center for a total number of hours not to exceed 624 a year per position. OCFS will make two separate awards for the two available positions. Bidders may submit a bid for one or both positions.

• IFB 2018-12 Psychiatric Services for Harriet Tubman Residential Center
• IFB 2018-12 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-12 - OCFS-2647 - EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-12 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-12 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-12 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-12 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-12 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-07
Targeted Regional Permanency Resource Center

The purpose of this “targeted” RFP is to fund one regional permanency resource center (PRC) which will increase the state’s capacity to strengthen families by providing critical post-adoption and post-guardianship services with programs designed based on the unique needs of adoptive and guardianship families.

The PRC must demonstrate the capacity to serve families in all four (4) targeted upstate counties that no PRC currently serves: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Chenango.

• RFP 2018-07 Targeted Regional Permanency Resource Center
• RFP 2018-07 Attachment A: Data Indicators
• RFP 2018-07 Attachment B: Discretionary Budget Narrative Worksheet
• RFP 2018-07 Attachment C: Required Performance Targets
• RFP 2018-07 - PRC Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-07 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-13
NYS Education Training Voucher Program

Amended 8/3/2018, 8/9/2018, and 8/15/2018

The Education Training Voucher (ETV) program is intended to help youth aging out of foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency and receive the education, training, and services necessary to obtain employment. Federal funds are utilized by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to administer the ETV program. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain a vendor to administer the ETV Program on behalf of OCFS.

• RFP 2018-13 NYS Education Training Voucher Program - Amended 8/3/2018 and 8/9/2018
• RFP 2018-13 Attachment A – Cost Proposal - Non-Grant Gudget Template - Amended 8/15/2018
• RFP 2018-13 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-01
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Targeted Post-Adoption Services

OCFS currently supports post-adoption community-based programs throughout New York State. The purpose of this targeted RFP is to fund one post-adoption program for families who meet Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) eligibility requirements and are residing within any of the five (5) boroughs of New York City.

• RFP 2018-01 TANF Targeted Post-Adoption Services
• RFP 2018-01 Attachment A – Performance Targets TANF Post-Adoption Outcomes
• RFP 2018-01 Attachment B – Discretionary Budget Narrative Worksheet
• RFP 2018-01 Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-01 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-02
Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT)

Amended 7/31/2018 and 8/15/2018

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting applicants to coordinate new or expand existing local and regional Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRTs). The purpose of the CFRT is to prevent future deaths and to promote child safety through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary examination of the cause, manner and circumstances of a child’s death.

• RFP 2018-02 Child Fatality Review Team - Amended 7/31/2018
• RFP 2018-02 Attachment A: Cost Proposal - Non-Grant Budget Template - Amended 8/15/2018
• RFP 2018-02 Attachment B: Agency Letter of Commitment
• RFP 2018-02 Attachment C: OCFS Regional Map
• RFP 2018-02 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-11
Automatic Vending Machine Service

Amended 7/30/2018

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Commission for the Blind is soliciting proposals from vendors to provide automatic vending machines at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY.

• IFB 2018-11 Automatic Vending Machine Service - Amended 7/30/2018
• IFB 2018-11 Appendix A: NYS Standard Clauses
• IFB 2018-11 Appendix A-1: OCFS Standard Clauses
• IFB 2018-11 Appendix F: Use of Premises
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 1: Bid Commitment Form - Amended 7/30/2018
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 2: Bidder Identification Form (OCFS-4553)
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 3: MacBride Fair Employment Principles (OCFS-2633)
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 4: Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (AC-3290)
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 5: Procurement Lobbying Act (OCFS-4822)
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 6: Non-Collusive Bidding Certification (OCFS-2634)
• IFB 2018-11 Attachment 7: EO 177 Certification
• IFB 2018-11 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-07 - WITHDRAWN
Contractual Position - Program Manager

Withdrawn 9/10/2018, Amended 7/26/2018

This IFB has been withdrawn. OCFS anticipates posting a new IFB in the near future.

The purpose of this IFB is to select a Contractor to provide a Program Manager position to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) or to perform the services as specified in this IFB as the Program Manager. The staff position would assist OCFS staff in the monitoring of Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Child Advocacy Centers (MDT/CAC) funded by Federal Victim of Child Act (VOCA) funds. The staff position will be required to monitor the MDT/CACs to determine that they meet OCFS standards as well as meet all VOCA requirements.

• IFB 2018-07 Contractual Position - Program Manager - Amended 7/26/2018
• IFB 2018-07 Appendix A-1 - Federally Funded Grants - Special Conditions
• IFB 2018-07 Attachment 1 - List of Program Manager Positions
• IFB 2018-07 Attachment 2 - Bidder Certificate Statements
• IFB 2018-07 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - Amended 7/26/2018
• IFB 2018-07 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-07 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-15
New York State AmeriCorps Formula Pool

Amended 5/31/2018 and 6/5/2018

The New York State Commission on National and Community Service seeks applicants for 2018-19 AmeriCorps formula grant funding. This RFP is for a pool of AmeriCorps national service funding that is determined by a formula based on each state’s population. The RFP is designed to identify a proposal or proposals that the commission believes is most consistent with the overall strategic goals and priorities of the state and the commission. The recommendations the commission makes must be approved by the Corporation for National and Community Service before grants may be awarded. The proposals the commission considers will identify a single organization or agency or multiple organizations or agencies to establish and administer an AmeriCorps program or programs.

• RFP 2018-15 - New York State AmeriCorps Formula Pool - Amended 5/31/18 and 6/5/18
• RFP 2018-15 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-12
Empire State After-School Program

Amended 5/23/2018

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 2018-12 - Empire State After-School Program - Amended 5/23/2018
• RFP 2018-12 Attachment 1 - List of Eligible Schools
• RFP 2018-12 Attachment 2 - Program Standards of Excellence
• RFP 2018-12 Attachment 3 - Empire RFP Workplan Template
• RFP 2018-12 Attachment 4 - Empire RFP Budget Template
• RFP 2018-12 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-11
Community Credible Messenger Initiative (CCMI)

Amended 6/21/2018

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity aimed at improving the safety and well-being of children and families through the development of regionally placed Credible Messengers (CM) and Parent Partners (PP) as part of a core group of services strategically connected to OCFS Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs). This program is entitled Community Credible Messengers Initiative (CCMI).

• RFP 2018-11 - Community Credible Messenger Initiative (CCMI)
• RFP 2018-11 Attachment 1 - CCMI Work Plan Template
• RFP 2018-11 Attachment 2 - CCMI Proposed Budget
• RFP 2018-11 CCMI Responses to Questions
• RFP 2018-11 CCMI Bidder's Notice - 06/21/2018

IFB 2018-06
Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing

OCFS seeks contractors to provide temporary medical staffing services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at various residential facilities throughout New York State. Offerors must be able to supply medical staffing on a regional basis and may bid for one or more of the titles covered by this IFB.

• IFB 2018-06 Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing
• IFB 2018-06 Attachment 1 - DJJOY Facilities Map RTA
• IFB 2018-06 Attachment 2 - Documentation of Experience Placing at Least 100 Medical Health Professional Staff
• IFB 2018-06 Attachment 3 - Documentation of Past Experience with NYS Agencies
• IFB 2018-06 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-06 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-06 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-06 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-06 - AC-3271 - Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2018-06 - AC-3272 - Contractor Annual Employment Report
• IFB 2018-06 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2018-06 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2018-06 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-06 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-05
Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Highland Residential Center

The Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is seeking one (1) contractor to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth & youthful offenders residing at Highland Residential Center. See attached document for full bid specifications.

• IFB 2018-05 Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Highland Residential Center
• IFB 2018-05 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2018-05 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-05 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-05 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-05 - AC-3271 - Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2018-05 - AC-3272 - Contractor Annual Employment Report
• IFB 2018-05 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2018-05 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2018-05 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2018-05 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-10
Child Care Resource and Referral Services, Including Legally-Exempt Caregiver Enrollment Services

Amended 2/16/2018, 2/26/2018, and 3/8/2018

OCFS is pleased to announce a funding opportunity: Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services. This RFP is for the purpose of awarding contracts to qualified not-for-profit community-based organizations that demonstrate the ability to provide the services as described herein. CCR&R agencies represent a critical link between the state’s efforts to oversee and strengthen the child care system and provide quality child care services to New York State (NYS) children and families. CCR&R agencies make the child care market more effective and result in enrollment stability for child day care programs. CCR&R services must be flexible, respectful of individual choice and serve parents of all economic and ethnic groups.

• RFP 2018-10 - Child Care Resource and Referral Services, Including Legally-Exempt Caregiver Enrollment Services - Amended 3/8/2018
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 1 - Regional Unit Costs - Amended 2/16/2018
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 2 - Funding Available Per County
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 3 - US Census and NYS OCFS Data
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 4 - CC Programs Opened and Closed During 2015
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 5 - Licensed and Registered CC Programs and Capacity - Amended 02/26/2018
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 6 - Legally Exempt
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 7 - CCRR Annual Milestones - Final Comments 11-22-17 - Amended 2/16/2018
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 8 - Updated Core Functions Definitions
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 9 - CCRR Milestone Definitions
• RFP 2018-10 Attachment 10 - CCA Quality Assurance and ECLC Standards of Excellence
• RFP 2018-10 Work Plan Template
• RFP 2018-10 Questions and Answers

RFP 2018-09
Infant/Toddler Regional Services

Amended 2/16/2018, 3/7/2018, and 3/19/2018

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) seeks proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations to act as lead Infant/Toddler agencies, in each of seven regions across New York State (NYS), to address the unique and special needs of the infant/toddler population.

NOTE: Please note the deadline for submission of proposals has been extended by one week.

• RFP 2018-09 - Infant/Toddler Regional Services - Amended 3/19/2018
• RFP 2018-09 Attachment 1 - Regional Unit Cost per Infant/Toddler Milestones - Amended 2/16/2018
• RFP 2018-09 Attachment 2 - Regional Infant/Toddler Services Funding Allocation
• RFP 2018-09 Attachment 3 - Infant/Toddler Annual Milestones Chart for Region (fillable form)
• RFP 2018-09 Questions and Answers

IFB 2018-04
Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Highland Residential Center

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

• IFB 2018-04 - Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Highland Residential Center
• IFB 2018-04 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid - IFB 2018-04
• IFB 2018-04 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2018-04 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2018-04 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2018-04 - AC-3271 - Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2018-04 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2018-04 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2018-04 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• [ Word document for IFB 2018-04 Questions and Answers ] [ PDF document for IFB 2018-04 Questions and Answers ]- Question and Answers

RFP 2018-08
Pre-College Program for Legally Blind Students

Amended 2/28/2018

The purpose of the contracts resulting from this RFP is to establish a Pre-College Program for legally blind student entering their senior year of high school. This program will assist participants in refining their academic, social, and independent living skills before commencing full time college studies, through a four week on-campus experience.

• RFP 2018-08 - Pre-College Program for Legally Blind Students - Amended 2/28/2018
• RFP 2018-08 Questions and Answers

RFP 2017-22
DJJOY Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Consultation and Training

Amended 1/18/2018

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to provide on-going Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training and consultation to our secure facilities, limited-secure facilities, non-secure facilities and Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs).

• RFP 2017-22 - DJJOY Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Consultation and Training - Amended 1/18/2018
• RFP 2017-22 Questions and Answers

IFB 2017-06
Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Goshen Secure Center

Amended 1/2/2018

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, and youth development and delinquency prevention programs (YDPP). The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), which operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB).

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

• IFB 2017-06 Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Goshen Secure Center - Amended 1/2/2018
• Questions and Answers for IFB 2017-06
• IFB 2017-06 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2017-06 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2017-06 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2017-06 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2017-06 - OCFS-4842 - State Consultant Services - Contractors Planned Employment from Contract Start Date Through the End of the Contract Term
• IFB 2017-06 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2017-06 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2017-06 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity

IFB 2017-05
Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Brookwood Secure Center, Taberg Residential Center, Industry Residential Center

Amended 9/8/2017

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. The OCFS Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), which operates the residential programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders, is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB). OCFS seeks contractors to provide psychiatric services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at Industry Residential Center, Taberg Residential Center for Girls, and Brookwood Secure Center.

• IFB 2017-05 - Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Brookwood Secure Center, Taberg Residential Center, Industry Residential Center - Amended
• IFB 2017-05 - OCFS-0910 - Request for Bid
• IFB 2017-05 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2017-05 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2017-05 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2017-05 - AC-3271 - Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2017-05 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2017-05 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2017-05 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2017-05 - AC-3291 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - Not-For-Profit Business Entity
• Q and As for Psychiatrist at Brookwood, Taberg, and Industry (IFB# 2017-05)

RFP 2017-01
Quality Child Care Support Services

Amended 8/16/2017

OCFS serves New York’s public by promoting the well-being of our children, families and communities. OCFS seeks proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations that will provide NYS Quality Child Care Support Services for high quality training and technical assistance to NYS Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies.

• RFP 2017-01 - Quality Child Care Support Services
• Q&A's for RFP 2017-01 - Quality Child Care Support Services

IFB 2017-02 CFS01
Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing

Amended 8/8/2017

OCFS seeks contractors to provide temporary medical staffing services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at various residential facilities throughout New York State. Offerors must be able to supply medical staffing on a regional basis and may bid for one or more of the titles covered by this IFB (Please see Section 4.1 – Method of Award – for additional information. OCFS may select up to five (5) awards from this IFB for each title, in each region.

• Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing CFS01-IFB 2017-02 - AMENDED August 8, 2017
• IFB 2017-02 Attachment 1 – DJJOY Facilities Map
• IFB 2017-02 OCFS-0910 Request for Bid Temporary Medical Staffing IFB
• IFB 2017-02 OCFS-4715 Confidentiality Non Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2017-02 OCFS-4716 Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2017-02 OCFS-4822 Procurement Lobbying Act Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2017-02 OCFS-4842 State Consultant Services – Contractor's Planned Employment from Contract Start Date Through the End of the Contract Term
• IFB 2017-02 ST-220-TD Contractor Certification
• IFB 2017-02 ST-220-CA Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2017-02 Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire – For-profit Business Entity
• Q and As for Temporary Statewide Medical Staffing CFS01-IFB-2017-02

RFP 2017-18 CFS01
Empire State After-School Program

Amended 7/7/2017

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), in consultation with the New York State Education Department, invites eligible school districts either on their own, or in collaboration with a not-for-profit organization(s), to submit proposals for the development or expansion of quality after-school programs for the Empire State After-School Program (ESAP).

• RFP 2017-18 CFS01 - Empire State After-School Program
• RFP 2017-18 Appendix 1 - List of Eligible Schools
• RFP 2017-18 Appendix-2 - Program-Standards
• RFP 2017-18 Responses to Questions for Empire State After-School Program
• RFP 2017-18 Empire State After-School Program - Additional Questions
• RFP 2017-18 Discretionary Budget Narrative Worksheet

RFP 2017-07
NYSCB ATC - Assistive Technology Centers

Amended 3/9/2017

The New York State Commission for the Blind is seeking proposals that continue the project goals: providing assessment of the assistive technology (AT) needs and abilities of consumers referred from NYSCB; recommending assistive equipment configurations that meet consumers' individual needs; and providing comprehensive training to assist consumers in achieving proficiency in the use of the recommended equipment in the workplace or during their educational or vocational training.

This RFP has been amended to cancel the Bidder's Conference, May 9, 2017.

• RFP 2017-07 NYSCB ATC - Assistive Technology Centers
• RFP 2017-07 Attachment 1—Instructions for Budget & Narrative (PDF), (Word)
• RFP 2017-07 Attachment 2—Cost Per Outcome & Total Cost Bid Form
• RFP 2017-07 Attachment 3—Application Checklist
• RFP 2017-07 Attachment 4—Application Cover Page – Agreement
• RFP 2017-07 Q&A's for Assistive Technology Centers RFP

IFB 2017-03
Speech Therapy and Language Services for OCFS Residential Facilities

OCFS seeks contractors to provide speech therapy services for juvenile delinquent youth and youthful offenders residing at multiple residential centers. Offerors may bid on one or more locations covered by this IFB. An award will be made to the lowest cost qualified bidder that submits a bid for the location providing they meet all eligibility and vendor responsibility requirements.

• IFB 2017-03 - Speech Therapy and Language Development Services
• IFB2017-03 - OCFS-0910
• IFB 2017-03 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2017-03 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2017-03 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2017-03 - AC-3271 - Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2017-03 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2017-03 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2017-03 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2017-03 - AC-3291 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - Not-For-Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2017-03 - Q&A’s - Non Received
• There were no bids submitted for this procurement.

IFB 2017-01
Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Brookwood Secure Center

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

• IFB 2017-01 - Psychiatrist Bid Specifications for Brookwood Secure Center
• IFB2017-01 - Brookwood IFB - Form OCFS-0910
• IFB 2017-01 - OCFS-4715 - Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreement
• IFB 2017-01 - OCFS-4716 - Contractor Employee and Volunteer Background Certification
• IFB 2017-01 - OCFS-4822 - Offerer Certification Form
• IFB 2017-01 - AC-3271 - Contractor Contractor Planned Employment Form
• IFB 2017-01 - ST-220-CA - Contractor Certification to Covered Agency
• IFB 2017-01 - ST-220-TD - Contractor Certification
• IFB 2017-01 - AC-3290 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - For Profit Business Entity
• IFB 2017-01 - AC-3291 - Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire - Not-For-Profit Business Entity

IFB 2016-02
New York State land is available for farm use at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Industry Residential Center at 375 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, New York 14543

New York State is offering an opportunity to lease land currently held by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This land is part of parcels under the control of the Industry Residential Center located at 375 Rush-Scottsville Road, in Rush, NY. The expected term of the lease will be for 5 growing seasons during 2017-2021, and will comprise 6 lots, for a total of 160 acres.

• IFB 2016-02 Industry Land Use
• IFB 2016-02 Appendix A–Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• IFB 2016-02 Appendix B–General Specifications
• IFB 2016-02 Attachment 1–Plot Map
• IFB 2016-02 Industry Land Use IFB OCFS 0910
• IFB 2016-02 Sample Contract

RFI 2016-01
New York State (NYS) Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) CFS01-RFI-2016-01

OCFS has issued a Request For Information (RFI) seeking information on the capability of vendors to administer the New York State (NYS) Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program and serve as NYS's fiscal agent for the ETV program. This would require:

• The use of an automated system to support administration of the program, including a website/webpage to host the NYS ETV Program, server support,
• Work with NYS Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) to verify eligibility for all applications received through receipt of a completed ETV application;
• Disbursement of funding to eligible applicants by the beginning of the fall and winter/spring semesters; and
• The provision of student support services to include financial counseling and mentoring.

RFP for Training Services

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide contracted training services. Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) document for specific information, qualifications, scope of work, requirements and instructions. Please read the RFP and all relevant documents in their entirety.

• Child Forensic Interviewing
  (Solicitation # 1601) (Q&A)
• Office of Children and Family Services and Local District Process Reviews and Training Support
  (Solicitation # 1602) (#1602 Q&A)

Restricted Procurements

OCFS Restricted Procurements

Procurement Name	Restricted Period Start Date	OCFS Designated Agency Contact(s)	OCFS Solicitation Contact(s)
OGS Procurement Services – System Integration Services for Integrated Eligibility System	Monday, January 18, 2016	Wendy Fioravanti (OGS, Primary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov Erin L. Datri - (OGS, Secondary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov William Macey (OGS, Secondary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov	Wendy Fioravanti (OGS, Primary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov Erin L. Datri - (OGS, Secondary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov William Macey (OGS, Secondary) - ITSIES@ogs.ny.gov

2017 Targeted Regional Permanency Resource Centers Request for Proposals

The purpose of this "targeted" RFP is to fund Regional Permanency Resource Centers (PRCs) which will increase the State's capacity to strengthen families by providing critical post-adoption and post-guardianship services with programs designed based on the unique needs of adoptive and guardianship families.

Targeted Regional Permanency Resource Centers Request for Proposals 2017

IFB 2016-01 CFS01
Psychiatric Services for DJJOY

Invitation for Bids for Psychiatric Services for three OCFS upstate locations - Finger Lakes Residential Center, Taberg Residential Center and MacCormick Secure Center. Request for Bid form.

2016 Regional Permanency Resource Centers Request for Proposals

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Regional Permanency Centers to provide post-adoption and post-guardianship supportive services that will keep children and families together.

2016 Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Request for Proposals

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity aimed at providing quality home visiting services through the Healthy Families New York (HFNY) home visiting program in some of the highest need communities in New York State where intensive home visiting services are unavailable.

2016 Healthy Families New York Visiting Program Request for Proposal

Low Vision Examination and Low Vision Prescription Services in New York City or Long Island

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) is seeking responses from providers willing to provide Low Vision Examination and Low Vision Prescription Services in New York City or Long Island.

Request for Qualifications

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Outreach Request for Proposals

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to a qualified not-for-profit organization for a state-wide initiative to increase participation in the CACFP Program among afterschool, daycare and other out-of-school care providers.

Request For Proposal

Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program Request for Proposals

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for State fiscal year 2015-16 for a Healthy Families New York (HFNY) program in Oneida County.

Request For Proposal for a Healthy Families New York (HFNY) program in Oneida County

Kinship Caregiver Programs Request for Proposals

This purpose of this Request for Proposals is to fund new, existing or expanded projects that will increase the State's capacity to achieve permanency by providing critical services to children and caregivers in kinship families.

Request For Proposal for Kinship Caregiver Programs

Settlement House Program - Request for Applications

The programs funded under the terms of this Request for Applications (RFA) will operate within the strategic framework of the Children’s Cabinet. The Children's Cabinet focuses on governmental programs collaboratively developing and implementing effective, efficient and coordinated service delivery so that New York's children are given an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Improving services to children in the areas of health, education, safety and general welfare is essential for their well-being and future as well as for the success and development of the State. A priority of the Children's Cabinet and OCFS is to "protect those in greatest need." The Settlement House Program provides OCFS and localities an opportunity both to provide services to our most vulnerable children and families and to implement activities to address disproportionality in identified communities.

Request for Applications

New York City Summer Transition Program for Legally Blind Youth

The State of New York has implemented a new statewide prequalification requirement designed to facilitate prompt contracting for all vendors. Interested vendors are asked to submit commonly requested documents and answer frequently asked questions once. The application requests organizational information about vendor's capacity, legal compliance, and integrity. To learn more about prequalification, visit the Grants Reform website www.grantsreform.ny.gov/Grantees

Request For Proposal for Summer Transition Program