Department of Social ServicesIssuing agency·New York, NY·via the NYC PASSPort procurement portalThe NYC Department of Social Service (DSS)/Human Resources Administration (HRA) is committed to strengthening and modernizing the NYCBenefits Program to promote accountability, workforce capacity, cross-system coordination, and high-quality, client-centered services. The purpose of this document is to: - Outline HRA’s proposed enhancements to the NYCBenefits service model; - Solicit stakeholder feedback regarding program design and operational requirements; - Assess provider interest and organizational capacity; and - Inform the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP)/RFx. Anticipated number of contracts: Between thirty-eight (38) and fifty-eight (58), aligned with the following provider specializations: - Thirty-five (35) to fifty-three (53) Direct service vendors - Three (3) to five (5) Technical Assistance vendors Anticipated annual funding: $9,750,0000 to $14,950,000 over the three (3) year contract term (approximately $300-$350 per client), subject to funding availability. Contracts resulting from the forthcoming RFP are anticipated to have an initial three-year term (7/1/2027–6/30/2030) with one three-year renewal option. Please submit all comments to this concept paper via email no later than the Due Date indicated in PASSPort, using this format: Email your responses to nycbenefits@dss.nyc.gov. Subject: “NYCBenefits Services Concept Paper - Your Organization’s Name” Contact Person: Anthony Alaimo Office of Community Outreach
Questions due: 10/6/2026. Contract term: 7/1/2027 – 6/30/2032
NYCBenefits providers expand benefits access through outreach and application, recertification, maintenance, advocacy and case management support across food, cash, child care, health, housing, identification, tax, transportation, utility and other categories, including SNAP, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, CityFHEPS, SCRIE/DRIE, NYCHA and Section 8, IDNYC, EITC, Fair Fares and HEAP, plus pre-application activities such as home visits, document support and account creation and post-application activities such as mediation, escalation and appeals, supported by specialized technical assistance, training and case conferencing.
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Source: NYC PASSPort (RFx 38167), retrieved via the NYC PASSPort procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
