FY27 NAE for Transitional Employment OPWDD

Pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2) (iii) of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, the NYC Health Department is seeking to enter into Negotiated Acquisition Extensions for the period of July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 with five contractors that provide Transitional Employment support services for New York residents with developmental disabilities. All renewals and ACCO extensions were fully exhausted before this request to enter into Negotiated Acquisition Extensions with these five providers. There is a compelling need to extend the contracts beyond the now permissible cumulative twelve-month limit because it is neither practical nor advantageous to award contracts for these services by Competitive Sealed Bidding or Competitive Sealed proposals by July 1, 2026. The five vendors all have at least satisfactory performance. The proposed term for each contract is 18 months. This is the minimum time necessary to meet the need, as we are in the early stages of developing an RFP to replace the current contracts. Concept Papers were drafted and anticipate submission to MOCS for review in the next few weeks. It was required to start with Concept Papers because this is the first time the City will be soliciting these services. The Agency anticipates new awards to be in place January 2028. The total procurement value over 18 months is $2,332,537.00. The contract will be funded with CTL.

DOHMH intends to contract with the existing vendors to ensure continuity of services in order to prevent a gap in services while the development and administration of a new RFP is in process. In addition, the current vendors are familiar with Transitional Employment Support Services for New York residents with developmental disabilities. All five vendors have at least satisfactory performance.

Agency: Health and Mental Hygiene

Category: Human Services/Client Services

Selection Method: Negotiated Acquisition

PIN: 81626N0013001