COUNTY OF ULSTER

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP-UC26-035

STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

ULSTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

EDWARD JORDAN

DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES

100 Development Court

KINGSTON, NY 12401

RECEIPT CONFIRMATION FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CONFIRMATION FORM WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS

OF RECEIVING BID PACKAGE TO:

Ancolie Martelly; Principal Buyer Telephone: (845) 340-3405

Ulster County Department of General Services

100 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401

Fax: (845) 340-3434

Email: anma@ulstercountyny.gov

RFP-UC26-035: (STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM)

Failure to return this form may result in no further communication or addenda regarding this Bid.

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COUNTY OF ULSTER – DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

100 DEVELOPMENT COURT, KINGSTON, NY 12401

PHONE: 845-340-3400 / FAX: 845-340-3434 / WEB: www.ulstercountyny.gov/Departments/General-Services

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DATE: July 2, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED PROPOSALS ARE SOUGHT AND REQUESTED FOR

THE FOLLOWING:

RFP NAME: STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

RFP NUMBER: RFP-UC26-035

MAIL PROPOSAL TO: Ulster County Department of General Services

Kingston, NY 12401

SUBMISSION DATE July 31, 2026 by 4:00 P.M.

Proposals received after the time specified will not be opened.

CONTACT PERSON: Ancolie Martelly; Principal Buyer

Ph: 845-340-3405 Email: anma@ulstercountyny.gov

PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE.

PRINT (ON THE FACE OF ENVELOPE): 1) NAME & ADDRESS OF COMPANY

2) RFP NAME & NUMBER

It is the responder’s responsibility to read the attached RFP Specifications.

By: Edward Jordan

Director of General Services

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain proposals for street outreach, including harm reduction and other supportive services, to provide direct intervention for individuals using opioids and other drugs to reduce overdoses and fatalities in Ulster County.

Background:

Ulster County continues to face significant gaps in community-based outreach services for individuals affected by substance use and homelessness. Currently, there is no agency dedicated to providing street outreach and harm reduction services with consistent countywide engagement, leaving many vulnerable individuals disconnected from critical health, behavioral health, and recovery supports. The absence of a coordinated outreach response creates barriers for individuals who may not have access to traditional healthcare or treatment systems and increases the risk of overdoses, untreated mental health needs, and housing instability.

In 2025, Ulster County experienced a 57% reduction in overdose fatalities, demonstrating the significant impact of coordinated harm reduction efforts, peer support programming, naloxone education and distribution, and proactive street outreach initiatives throughout the community. While this reduction reflects meaningful progress, the opioid epidemic and substance use crisis continue to affect vulnerable populations across the county.

Between January and April 2026, the community experienced a notable increase in overdose fatalities, with a total of 83 reported overdoses and 6 overdose-related fatalities. This represents a substantial rise compared to the same period in 2025, when only 2 overdose fatalities were reported, reflecting a 200% increase in overdose deaths. These trends highlight an escalating public health concern and demonstrate the urgent need for expanded prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services to address the growing impact of substance use disorders within the community.

Sustained investment in outreach and harm reduction services is essential to maintaining and building upon these life-saving outcomes in 2026 and beyond.

Street outreach programs play a vital role in engaging individuals who may not otherwise have access to traditional healthcare or treatment systems. By providing overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, safer use supplies, peer support, and direct connections to care, barriers to treatment can be reduced and long-term health outcomes for residents of Ulster County can be improved. Continued support for harm reduction initiatives is necessary to ensure that recent progress made in reducing overdose fatalities is not only preserved but strengthened for the future.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Proposals shall include a plan to provide street outreach to address overdoses. These services must utilize a community-based approach aimed at reducing the harm associated with drug use, particularly in public spaces. They must involve trained outreach workers who proactively engage with individuals at risk of drug overdoses in the streets, parks, and other public areas. Outreach workers shall provide a

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range of services, that includes:

• Engaging individuals in active use in the community at physical locations, i.e., at local parks, on the street, and identified hot spots.

• Participating in HRMT (High Risk Mitigation Team) meetings and collaborating with the team on street outreach coordination efforts. This includes accepting referrals from HRMT and engaging individuals in active use in harm reduction and treatment services.

• Providing harm reduction education to community members.

• Facilitating syringe exchange access.

• Linking to medication for opioid use disorder services.

• Distributing naloxone and maintaining naloxone boxes in the community.

• Providing case management services as defined below.

• Providing transportation to intake/admission appointments as needed.

Services must be delivered by a team that includes trained and certified peer advocates.

The program shall provide direct case management services to connect individuals to treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder, detox and inpatient treatment, and outpatient clinic treatment. The program shall provide services directly in the community where people are and not require individuals to go to a specific location to access services. The ability to screen and appropriately refer for integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is required. The program shall provide case management services to ensure individuals receive necessary basic needs, such as food, housing, and transportation assistance.

The program must have an existing, strong network of agencies and other vital stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate across the system of care to ensure comprehensive service connection and a whole-health approach. The program shall participate regularly in Integrated Ulster activities, Opioid Strategic Action Team meetings, and the various work groups that address the drug epidemic. The program is expected to play a vital role in system-level change.

The program shall provide monthly reports to the Ulster County Department of Mental Health. Reports shall include, but not be limited to:

a.) Number of unduplicated individuals served in the community;

b.) Number of unduplicated individuals served by zip code;

c.) Demographic information of unduplicated individuals served (race/ethnicity, gender identity, age, primary language, veteran status, disability status, housing status, etc.);

d.) Number of unduplicated individuals who remained linked to the program over a 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month period;

e.) Number of unduplicated individuals who received at least one referral;

f.) Number and type of referrals made;

g.) Number of unduplicated individuals who were trained in harm reduction and/or naloxone administration;

h.) Number of unduplicated individuals who reported an increased understanding of safer decision-making after being trained in harm reduction and/or naloxone administration;

i.) Number of naloxone kits distributed;

j.) Number of unduplicated individuals who were provided with naloxone kits;

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k.) Number of unduplicated individuals who reported using a naloxone kit;

l.) Number of unduplicated individuals who were connected to treatment;

m.) Number and type of treatment connections made (i.e. MAT services, detox, inpatient/outpatient, etc.);

n.) Number of unduplicated individuals who were able to secure stable and permanent housing;

o.) Number of unduplicated individuals who achieved at least one outcome that was not specific to

SUD treatment or housing;

p.) Number of unduplicated individuals who participated in syringe exchange;

q.) Number of unduplicated individuals who received transportation assistance;

r.) Number of harm reduction supplies distributed;

s.) Number of unduplicated individuals who were provided with harm reduction supplies.

(All data to be submitted by month and year to date)

3.0 PROPOSAL/SUBMITTAL RETURN DATE

3.1 RETURN CONFIRMATION FORM

Receipt Confirmation Form which follows the cover page of this RFP should be completed and emailed or faxed to the Ulster County Department of General Services immediately if planning on submitting a proposal. Failure to file this form with Ulster County General Services may result in no further communications regarding this RFP. In order to better evaluate the County’s procedures, those deciding not to respond to the RFP are asked to return the sheet with a short explanation of the reason(s) they will not be submitting.

3.2 RETURN DATE

One unbound original, one (1) photocopy, and one electronic copy (CD or thumb drive) of the proposal in

MS Word and PDF format and other required documents comprising the entire proposal must be submitted, sealed in an opaque envelope/package clearly marked on the outside with the name and number of the RFP, and the name and address of the responder. All copies and the original document must be clearly identified as such. The Original Document is required to contain original ink-signed signature pages.

The electronic copy should include all submittal documents including scanned signature pages.

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. on July 31, 2026 at the following address:

Ulster County Department of General Services

Edward Jordan, Director of General Services

3.3 SUBMISSION CONDITIONS

The Proposal submitted by the individual Responder(s) is the document upon which Ulster County will make its initial judgment regarding the Responders qualifications, understanding of the County’s scope and objectives, methodology, and ability to perform services under the contract.

Those submitting Proposals do so entirely at their expense. There is no express or implied obligation by

County of Ulster to reimburse any firm or individual for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting

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Proposals, preparing or submitting additional information requested by the County, or for participating in any selection interviews.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in this RFP, unless clearly and specifically noted otherwise in the proposal.

Proposals will remain valid until the execution of a contract by Ulster County, unless otherwise rejected consistent with this RFP.

Oral, faxed, or telephoned submittals, or modification thereof, will not be accepted. The County of Ulster reserves the right to waive any and all informalities and to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional Proposals. Ulster County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The County of Ulster may, at any time by written notification to all Responders, change any portion of the

RFP described and detailed herein.

3.4 GENERAL GUIDELINES

This section of the RFP provides general guidance for preparing proposals. Specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal are contained in Section 4.0 SUBMITTAL CONTENT AND

FORMAT. The responder’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the RFP and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The proposal shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the General Specifications specified in this RFP. Nonconformance with the instructions provided in the RFP may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation.

The proposal shall be clear, concise and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the

RFP requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the responder intends to meet these requirements. Responders shall assume that the County (1) has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and (2) will base its evaluation on the information presented in the responder’s proposal.

Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. Similarly, for oral presentations, elaborate productions are unnecessary and not desired.

All submitted proposals become the property of Ulster County. The County Department of General Services will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals and will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

3.5 QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS

No oral interpretations as to the meaning of the RFP or revisions to the RFP will be made for any responder.

Requests for clarification or interpretation shall be made in writing and directed to

Ancolie Martelly; Principal Buyer

Ulster County Department of General Services, 100 Development Court

Email: anma@ulstercountyny.gov or Fax 845-340-3434

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At least ten (10) calendar days before the date established for submitting proposals. Inquiries will not be considered after that date. Transmittal of questions via facsimile is acceptable.

Any interpretation deemed necessary by Ulster County will be in the form of an addendum to the RFP and, when issued, will be delivered as promptly as is practicable to all responders. All addenda shall become part of the RFP. Responders shall not rely upon any oral statements or conversations they may have with Ulster

County employees or third parties regarding the RFP whether at any pre-proposal conference or otherwise.

4.0 SUBMITTAL CONTENT AND FORMAT

In order for the County to conduct a uniform review process of all proposals, proposals must be submitted in the format set forth below. Failure to follow this format may be cause for rejection of the proposal because adherence to this format is critical for the County’s evaluation process:

SECTION I

Title Page: Showing RFP number, closing date and time, responder’s name, address, telephone and fax number of the company. Responder must also clearly identify the name(s) of the contact person responsible for inquiries regarding the RFP submission and the person responsible to bind the company contractually. Along with the names of these individuals, responder must provide their phone and fax numbers and email address for each.

Table of Contents: The Table of Contents must indicate the material included in the proposal by section and page number.

SECTION II: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Each responder will provide the history of their company, describe their professional qualifications, prior experience in similar projects, demonstrated capabilities, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with other service and system providers (e.g., County government), history of regulatory compliance, fiscal solvency and budget performance; contract compliance; accuracy and timeliness of reporting; management structure and ability to support projects of this scope; ability to recruit and retain staff; and commitment to staff development.

Provide examples of how changes implemented to other programs managed by the company improved operations and resulted in cost savings.

Identify all personnel assigned to the project. (Attach resumes)

Provide a minimum of three (3) references, excluding Ulster County, for similar projects completed. Include contact name, telephone number, date of contract, dollar value of contract and brief description of the program. Specific emphasis should be placed on similar work performed in the previous five years.

SECTION III: PROPOSED PLAN

In a narrative format, describe in detail how the program will be structured explaining how each of the requirements of the Scope of Work and other tasks will be accomplished. Include any other additional services, enhancements and/or options that will be provided to the County.

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Explain what steps will be necessary to implement services.

Describe what information will be provided to the County effectively capturing required data.

Attach samples of all reports to be used.

Describe the plan to work with the County.

Detail methods to be employed which will result in cost savings for the County. Give examples and where possible provide a realistic estimate cost savings.

Include any additional services or information seen beneficial to this program that the evaluation committee should consider.

SECTION IV: FEE/COST PROPOSAL

Fee/Cost Proposal must be provided separately and unbound from the main proposal. The

Fee/Cost Proposal is evaluated apart from the main proposal. This Fee/Cost Proposal shall be submitted in Original, Photocopy, and Electronic formats as described in Section “3.2 RETURN

DATE.” The hardcopy Cost/Fee proposal shall be submitted in a separate envelope marked

“COST PROPOSAL” with the RFP name and number, submitted at the same time (in the same package) as the proposal. The electronic format may be submitted as a separate file on the same flash drive as the main proposal.

The fee schedule supplied will include all items of labor, materials, travel, equipment and other costs necessary to fully provide the service. The responder’s name must appear on all cost proposal sheets.

SECTION V: RETURN DOCUMENTS

Complete and sign all Return Sheets as indicated at the end of this RFP document.

5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Only those proposals that contain complete information and required certifications will be considered. All proposals will be evaluated and examined by a committee of Ulster County representatives using multiple criteria. The project may be awarded to a qualified responder that, based on the committee’s evaluation, submits the proposal that best meets the County’s needs.

The submitted proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

▪ OVERALL PLAN TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SERVICES (40 Points)

• Completeness of responder’s proposed plan to provide a Street Outreach Program.

• Demonstrated capability of the responder to satisfactorily meet not only the requirements outlined in this document but all necessary phases of the program.

• Plan and timeline to accomplish all required tasks.

▪ FEE/PRICING PROPOSAL (30 Points)

• Cost of proposal

• Reasonableness of fees and budget

• Reasonableness of optional fees

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▪ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (20 Points)

• Responder’s experience with projects of similar size and scope

• Personnel qualifications and experience

• Responder’s business history and viability

• References

▪ UNDERSTANDING OF COUNTY’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (10 Points)

• Responder understands and proposal addresses the needs of the County and offers a program that will meet or exceed the County’s objectives.

6.0 QUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENT

Each responder shall provide a statement of qualifications as required by these specifications.

The County of Ulster may make such investigations it deems necessary to determine the ability of the responder to perform the work. The responder shall furnish to the County, within five (5) days of a request, all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The County reserves the right to reject any proposal if the information submitted by, or investigation of, such responder fails to satisfy the County that such responder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations set forth in this RFP and/or the resulting contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional proposals will not be accepted.

7.0 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING (VENDOR’S CONFERENCE)

A pre-proposal meeting is not scheduled at this time.

8.0 METHOD OF AWARD

It is the intention of the County that the award of this project shall be made to the responder whose total proposal, in the opinion of Ulster County, best meets the established criteria listed herein. All aspects of evaluation will be taken into consideration in awarding the project.

It is understood by the parties that the contract resulting from this RFP shall be executed only to the extent of the monies available to the County of Ulster.

A notice of award shall not be binding upon the County until the contract has been fully executed by both parties.

9.0 CONTRACT PERIOD

The term of the contract will be for A PERIOD OF one (1) year commencing on January 1, 2027 through

December 31, 2027 with a County option to renew for two (2) additional one-year terms under identical prices and conditions.

The successful responder shall execute a contract with the County of Ulster in substantial conformance with this RFP and the attached sample County of Ulster AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

Federal law and regulations governing the privacy of certain health information requires a “Business

Associate Agreement” between the COUNTY and the awarded Vendor [45 C.F.R. Section 164.504(e)]. The

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COUNTY and the awarded Vendor agree to enter into a separate Business Associate Agreement, to be executed simultaneously with the Agreement For Professional Services.

10.0 INTERVIEWS

If the Evaluation Committee determines necessary, interviews may be scheduled with selected responders as soon as possible after the initial evaluation. This will permit further evaluation and to allow the Evaluation

Committee to inquire further into the experience the responder has had on similar projects, willingness and ability to work closely with Ulster County staff and others, thorough understanding of the various aspects of the requirements, and ability to maintain a schedule and complete the services on time and other matters deemed pertinent.

11.0 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS

Ulster County reserves the right to consider alternatives submitted by Responders that provide enhancements beyond the RFP requirements. Proposal alternatives may be considered if deemed to be in the best interest of

Ulster County's. Responders shall clearly identify and explain in detail where such alternatives deviate from or qualify the terms of the proposal and specifications as issued.

12.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, LICENSES AND PERMITS

The responder(s) agree that they will fully comply with all applicable Federal, State and County policies, procedures, standards and laws, rules and regulations.

Vendor must submit construction documents, stamped plans, and/or specifications where required and in accordance with Title 19 NYCRR Part 1203 to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Ulster County Safety

Office).

Vendor must provide proof of compliance with the NYS Energy Code through a code approved Prescriptive or Performance based compliance path to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Ulster County Safety Office).

13.0 PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION

All personnel must carry on their person photo identification (e.g. employee identification badge, valid driver’s license, etc.), while on Ulster County property and promptly show such identification when requested to do so by any Ulster County employee. Representatives of the County reserve the right to reject and bar from the facility, for good and sufficient reason, in the sole discretion of the County, any employee hired by the Contractor.

14.0 INSURANCE

The successful responder shall, at their own expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance of the work under this contract, if any, resulting from this RFP, at least the insurance coverage specified in

Schedule C “Insurance Requirements” that is part of the sample Contract Agreement for Professional

Services which is included in this RFP. The successful responder shall file with Ulster County General

Services, within ten (10) days of notice of award, evidence of insurance certifying the required coverage.

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15.0 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST

Pursuant to Resolution Number 8 of 2023, the Ulster County Legislature approved a requirement of full transparency and disclosure of the name(s) of individual(s) and business entities holding ownership interest in business entities that enter into contract(s) with Ulster County. Therefore, the following information shall be disclosed, in writing, to the Ulster County Department of General Services and then be provided to the Chair of the Legislature and the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, at the time a business entity submits a bid to the Ulster County Department of General Services, or, prior to entering into written contract for such work, whichever is sooner:

1. The names of all individuals with an interest in, ownership or control of 10% or more of the profits or assets of such business entity, or of 10% of the stock in the case of a business entity that is a corporation for profit.

2. The names of all principals, partners, officers, or directors of the business entity and their immediate family members, and members of household as defined by Section 2(K) of the Ulster

County Ethics Law.

3. The names of any subsidiary business entities directly or indirectly controlled by the business entity.

4. For business entities holding 10% or more of the profits or assets of a business entity seeking to do business with Ulster County, the names of all principals, partners, officers, or directors of the business entity and their immediate family members and members of household; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the names of the individuals as set forth above shall be entered into the Ulster County financial software system, and shall be included when any resolution or contract is presented by any Ulster

County department for approval by the Ulster County Legislature; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that nothing contained in this policy shall be construed as affecting the eligibility of any business entity to perform a public contract because that entity made a contribution to any committee during the one-year period immediately preceding the effective date of this act.

This information must be provided in the Disclosure of Ownership Interest Certification Form, which is included in the required forms section at the end of this solicitation.

16.0 DISQUALIFICATION

The County reserves the right to refuse to issue an award to a responder that fails to comply with any pre-qualification regulations of the County, if any such regulations or requirements are cited, or otherwise included in the Request for Proposal.

Proposals received from responders who have previously failed to complete contracts within the time required, or who have previously performed similar work in an unsatisfactory manner, may be rejected. A proposal may be rejected if the responder cannot show that it has the necessary ability, resources and qualified employees to commence the work at the time prescribed and thereafter to perform and complete

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the work at the rate or within the time specified. A proposal may be rejected if the responder is already obligated for the performance of other work that would delay the commencement, performance or completion of the work described in this RFP.

17.0 PAYMENT

PAYMENT PROCESSING: Responder will invoice the County monthly. Each invoice shall be prepared in such form and supported by such documentation as the County may reasonably require. Payments cannot be processed by the County until an invoice referring to the Contract Number and are mailed to the proper departmental address. The County will pay the proper amounts due the vendor within sixty (60) days of receipt by the County of the vendor’s invoice with the requested supporting documentation and approval of the vendor’s invoice by the Department Head and the Ulster County Comptroller.

18.0 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

The responder agrees to comply with the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and such rules and regulations as the County and the State may from time to time make, including, but not limited to, such rules as may be devised governing access to public documents pursuant to Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, popularly known as the Freedom of Information Law.

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall be considered public documents and, with limited exceptions, all proposals, including proposals that are recommended for award, will be available for inspection and copying by the public.

If a Responder considers any portion of its proposal to be protected under the law, the Responder shall clearly and distinctly identify each such portion with words such as "CONFIDENTIAL, “or

“PROPRIETARY". If a request is made for disclosure of such portion, Ulster County will determine whether the material should be made available under the law. If the material is not exempt from public disclosure law, Ulster County will notify the Responder of the request and allow the Responder five days to take whatever action it deems necessary to protect its interests. If the Responder fails or neglects to take such action within said period, Ulster County will release portions of the proposal deemed subject to disclosure.

By submitting a proposal, the Responder assents to the procedure outlined in this paragraph and shall have no claim against Ulster County on account of actions taken under such procedure.

19.0 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION

The completion AND submission of the Affidavit of Non-Collusion, which is included with this RFP and is required with the submittal, certifies that the prices in the submitted proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other responder with or any competitor.

20.0 SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT

By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, each responder warrants that neither it nor any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents is excluded or in any other manner barred from doing business with any federal, state, or local agency, municipality, or department. Any misrepresentation or false statement related to a responder’s status in this regard will result in rejection of such responder’s submission.

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In addition, if the successful responder or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents become excluded or barred in any manner from doing business with any federal state, or local agency, municipality, or department, during the period in which goods and/or services are provided pursuant to this RFP, the successful responder agrees to immediately notify the County Attorney of such status. Any misrepresentation or false statement related to the successful responder’s status in this regard, or any failure by the successful responder to immediately notify the County Attorney of any change in such status, shall result in immediate termination of County’s business relationship with the successful responder in addition to such other remedies as may be provided by law, in equity, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this

RFP document, or the conditions of the contract, if any, resulting from this RFP.

21.0 PREVAILING WAGE RATES

The successful Responder is required to pay the Prevailing Wage Rates and the Prevailing Hourly

Supplements pursuant to Section 220-A of the NYS Labor Law if applicable.

22.0 ULSTER COUNTY LIVING WAGE ACT

In accordance with Local Law 6 of 2021 also known as the Ulster County Living Wage Act, if this

Agreement is for an amount of FIFTY THOUSAND and 00/100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS or more in a

County fiscal year (January 1 – December 31) and the Vendor has not received an exemption from the

Ulster County Living Wage Act specific to this Agreement, the Vendor shall pay their employees the

Living Wage then in effect for the period during which services are being covered by this Agreement.

The current Living Wage can be found on the Ulster County Department of General Services’ website https://ulstercountyny.gov/Departments/General-Services . The Ulster County Living Wage Act can be accessed electronically at any time by going to: https://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Local-Law-No.-6-of-2021-Living-Wage_0.pdf

23.0 EXTENSION OF PRICES

Political sub-divisions, including the City of Kingston and others authorized by law, including certain non-profit independent post-secondary, secondary, and elementary educational institutions may participate in contracts resulting from this bid opening.

24.0 IMPLIED REQUIREMENTS

Products and services which are not specifically requested in this RFP, but which are necessary to provide a complete program/project as described herein, shall be included in the submitted proposal.

25.0 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ulster County is firmly committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As directed by

Executive Order #1 of 2023 (https://ulstercountyny.gov/environment/department-environment) issued by the County Executive, adherence to GreenNY sustainability requirements is now a fundamental aspect of our procurement process.

Ulster County has qualified to achieve certification as a New York State Green Purchasing Community.

The County’s sustainability initiative is designed to apply across a broad range of products and services.

https://ulstercountyny.gov/purchasing https://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Local-Law-No.-6-of-2021-Living-Wage_0.pdf https://legislature.ulstercountyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Local-Law-No.-6-of-2021-Living-Wage_0.pdf

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Suppliers are advised to review the GreenNY sustainability requirements (https://ogs.ny.gov/greenny-purchasing-requirements-and-tools), familiarize themselves with the County’s initiatives aimed at mitigating the environmental footprint of its operations, and embrace the principles of environmental stewardship.

26.0 TIME TABLE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Listed below are specific and estimated dates and times of actions related to this request for proposal (RFP).

In the event it is necessary to change the return date for the RFP a supplemental addendum to this RFP shall be issued by the County.

Tuesday July 21, 2026 Last day to submit written inquiries

Friday July 31, 2026 Due Date for Proposals

Week of August 10, 2026 Selection Committee evaluates Proposals

Week of August 24, 2026 Oral Interviews By Invited Companies (If Deemed Necessary)

Week of August 31, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award

January 01, 2027 Contract Start Date

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(Rev. 12/17/25)

County Contract No.______________

AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the COUNTY OF ULSTER, a municipal corporation and a county of the State of New York with principal offices at 244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York 12401 (the “County”), and [ENTER FIRM

NAME], a [to be completed by the County Attorney’s Office] with principal offices at [Enter Firm’s business address] (the “Firm”), (each, a “Party;” together, the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the County, by and through its Department of [Enter County’s Dept. Name], desires to enter into an agreement for [state basic description of services to be performed]; and

WHEREAS, the Firm [state brief description of how Firm is qualified to provide service and was selected via response to the County’s

Request for Proposal RFP-UC___ (the “RFP”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the RFP]; and

WHEREAS, the County has agreed to engage the Firm, and the Firm has agreed to contract with the County, to [state brief description of services to be provided] [pursuant to RFP No. _____________ and the Firm’s Response to RFP No. _____________] in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants set forth below, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Firm agrees to perform the services identified in Schedule A, the Scope of Services (the “Services”), which is attached hereto and is hereby made a part of this Agreement. The Firm agrees to perform the Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this

Agreement. It is specifically agreed to by the Firm that the County will not compensate the Firm for any services not included in Schedule

A without prior authorization, evidenced only by a written Change Order, Amendment, or Addendum to this Agreement, which is executed by the Ulster County Executive (the “Executive”) or the Ulster County Director of General Services (the “Director of General Services”), after consultation with the head of the County Department responsible for the oversight of this Agreement (the “Department Head”), and upon review by the County Attorney’s Office.

ARTICLE 2 - TERM OF AGREEMENT

The Firm agrees to perform the Services beginning [Enter Start Date], 20__, and ending [Enter Completion Date], 20_____. In accordance with the RFP and with written notice to the Firm, the County may extend the Term of this Agreement at its sole discretion for up to [________] additional [one (1) year] periods.

ARTICLE 3 - COMPENSATION

A [CHOOSE ONE- fixed fee OR not-to-exceed] amount of [WRITE OUT DOLLAR AMOUNT IN CAPS] AND __/100 ($ . )

DOLLARS has been established for the Services to be rendered by the Firm. Costs in excess of the above amount may not be incurred without the prior written authorization of the Executive or the Director of General Services, after consultation with the Department Head, and evidenced only by a written Change Order, Amendment, or Addendum to this Agreement. It is specifically agreed to by the Firm that the County will not be responsible for any additional costs, or costs in excess of the above cost, if authorization by the Executive or the

SAMPLE CONTRACT

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Director of General Services is not given in writing prior to the performance of any services giving rise to such excess or additional costs.

The County shall be invoiced and make payments as described in Schedule B, “Fees, Expenses, and Submissions for Payment.”

In the event that the Firm receives payments, from any source whatsoever, in consideration for the same Services provided to the County under this Agreement, the monetary obligation of the County hereunder will be reduced by an equivalent amount, provided, however, that nothing contained herein will require such reimbursement where additional similar services are provided and no duplicative payments are received.

ARTICLE 4 - EXECUTORY CLAUSE

The County will have no liability under this Agreement to the Firm or to anyone else beyond funds appropriated and available for this

Agreement. The County may terminate this Agreement if funds are not appropriated, available, or are reduced for this Agreement.

The Firm understands and agrees that the dollar amounts identified in this Agreement are based upon funding allocations from the State of New

York and/or the Federal Government, which are the basis for any payments made by the County hereunder. In the event that the anticipated amount of funding changes, or is reduced or denied, in part or in full, the County, where appropriate, will not be liable to the Firm for the difference. If the full state and/or federal funding to the County for any payment to be made or which has been made under this Agreement, by the County to the Firm, is reduced for any reason whatsoever, then the County may (i) deduct and withhold from any future payment(s) an amount equal to the reduction in funding, or (ii) otherwise recover from the Firm the amount of the reduction. It is understood that based upon changes in the state and/or federal funding process, the actual amounts in this Agreement may change throughout the Term. The amounts in this

Agreement will be amended to reflect the actual amounts to be paid upon notification to the County by the state and/or Federal Government, as necessary.

ARTICLE 5 – PROCUREMENT OF AGREEMENT

The Firm represents and warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained by the Firm to solicit or secure this

Agreement upon a separate agreement, or upon an understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage fee, contingent fee, or any other compensation. The Firm further represents and warrants that no payment, gift, or thing of value has been made, given, or promised to obtain this or any other agreement between the Parties. The Firm makes such representations and warranties to induce the County to enter into this

Agreement and the County relies upon such representations and warranties in the execution hereof.

For a breach or violation of such representations or warranties, the County will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, entitling the County to recover all monies paid hereunder, and the Firm shall neither make claim for, nor be entitled to recover any sum or sums otherwise due under this Agreement. This remedy, if effected, will not constitute the sole remedy afforded to the County for such breach or violation, nor will it constitute a waiver of the County’s right to claim damages or otherwise refuse payment, or to take any other action provided for by law, in equity, or pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 6 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Firm represents and warrants that neither it, nor any of its directors, officers, members, partners, or employees, have any interest, nor will they acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would or may conflict in any manner or degree with the performance or rendering of the Services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Firm further represents and warrants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest or possible interest will be employed by it, and that no elected official or other officer or employee of the County, nor any person whose salary is payable, in whole or in part, by the County, or any corporation, partnership, or association in which such official, officer, or employee is directly or indirectly interested, will have any such interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, or in the proceeds thereof, unless such person (i) is required by the Ulster County Ethics Law, as amended from time to time, to submit a disclosure form to the County’s Board of Ethics, and amends such disclosure form to include their interest in this

Agreement, or (ii) if not required to complete and submit such a disclosure form, either voluntarily completes and submits said disclosure form, disclosing their interest in this Agreement, or seeks a formal opinion from the County’s Board of Ethics, as to whether or not a conflict of interest exists. The law and disclosure form may be accessed electronically at https://ulstercountyny.gov/board-of-ethics.

Alternatively, a hard copy of the law and disclosure form will be provided upon the Firm’s request.

For a breach or violation of such representations or warranties, the County will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, entitling the County to recover all monies paid hereunder, and the Firm shall not make claim for, nor be entitled to recover any sum or sums otherwise due under this Agreement. This remedy, if effected, will not constitute the sole remedy afforded to the County for such breach or https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect-us.mimecast.com%2Fs%2Fl5jqCzpnkyTM4YwoESXIqnP%3Fdomain%3Dulstercountyny.gov&data=05%7C02%7Cesto%40ulstercountyny.gov%7C9a2c4352c549423cc80708de3c08122a%7C9eeb6ad135c044d88e8bf0e5c44ca2a3%7C0%7C0%7C639014202523246218%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T0%2BJakVRc%2BElccLOQzcoaVDJZIZKwkw%2B55b8SkFdJVg%3D&reserved=0

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violation, nor will it constitute a waiver of the County’s right to claim damages or otherwise refuse payment, or to take any other action provided for by law, in equity, or pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 7 – REPRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRM

The Firm represents that it is fully licensed (to the extent required by law), experienced, and properly qualified to perform the Services to be provided under this Agreement, and that it is properly permitted, equipped, organized, and financed to perform such Services.

The Firm understands that it may become necessary for the County to submit to governmental agencies and/or authorities, or to a court of law, part or all of the data, analyses, and/or conclusions developed as a result of its performance of these Services. The Firm is aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information to governmental agencies, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment. The Firm shall be responsible for such penalties resulting from false information submitted to the County by the Firm.

By signing this Agreement, the Firm is attesting to that fact that neither it nor any of its employees, agents, representatives, officers, subcontractors, or any other entity or individual providing Services pursuant to this Agreement has been sanctioned, excluded, or in any other manner barred from doing business with any federal, state, or local agency, municipality, or department. If the Firm or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents become excluded or barred in any manner from doing business with any federal, state, or local agency, municipality, or department during the Term of this Agreement, the Firm agrees to provide immediate and detailed notice to the County Attorney regarding such status. Any misrepresentation or false statement related to the Firm’s status in this regard, or any failure by the Firm to immediately notify the County Attorney of any change in such status will result in immediate termination of this Agreement, in addition to such other remedies as may be provided by law, in equity, or pursuant to this Agreement.

Additionally, if classified as a tax-exempt organization under Sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) of the U.S. International Revenue Service (the “IRS”), the Firm represents and warrants that it is a nonprofit entity in good standing under the

Code and the laws of its state of registration and that it is current with its IRS Form 990 filing or that it has filed an extension in a timely manner. Prior to execution of this Agreement, the Firm shall furnish the County’s Department of General Services with a copy of its most recently filed IRS Form 990 (“Form 990”) and, if applicable, any current extension filing. The Firm agrees and warrants that it shall remain current with its Form 990 filing(s) and/or extension filing(s) for the Term of the Agreement (and any extensions of the Term thereof) and shall provide the County’s Department of General Services copies of all Form 990s and/or extensions filed during the Term of the

Agreement. If the Firm requires an extension to remain current with its Form 990 filing requirement, it shall file such extension prior to or on the applicable deadline. The Firm shall notify the Department Head in writing immediately upon recognition of its noncompliance with its

Form 990 filing requirements and shall immediately take steps to cure such noncompliance. For continued noncompliance with its Form 990 filing requirements, the County may elect to withhold the last and final payment for Services rendered under this Agreement until such time as the Firm provides the County with evidence that such noncompliance has been cured.

ARTICLE 8 – CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

The Firm agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of goods and/or Services under this Agreement. In particular, the Firm agrees to comply with the laws, rules and regulations of Ulster County, as well as with its

Compliance Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan can be viewed at https://ulstercountyny.gov/ulster-county-compliance-plan. Alternatively, a hard copy of the Plan will be provided upon the Firm’s request. The Plan relates to the County’s compliance with relevant federal and state fraud and abuse laws. The Firm represents and warrants that it has read and understands the Plan and agrees to abide by its terms when delivering

Services under this Agreement. The County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time for Firm’s failure to comply with the County’s Compliance Plan.