Catholic pastoral care

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is requesting quotes for Catholic pastoral care and spiritual counseling services at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center and subordinate locations, with quotes due August 27, 2026. No SDVOB, MWBE, or DBE requirements or goals apply to this RFQ.

The scope includes weekly spiritual and pastoral counseling (1 hour per week), monthly youth services (4 hours per month), weekly Bible study (1 hour per week), weekly adult education groups (3 hours per week), and weekly rosary groups (1 hour per week) — totaling 28 hours per month. Services must be provided by credentialed personnel such as priests, ministers, or lay ministers authorized by the appropriate religious authority. OMH will provide all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and space. Performance locations include MVPC's Rome, Herkimer, and York Street Clinics; state-operated community residences in Yorkville and Whitesboro; the Corner; and the Transitional Living Center, serving inpatient, children's service, and outpatient consumers.

The contract will be awarded as a discretionary "T" contract based on reasonableness of price and justification for vendor selection. Vendors must submit an hourly rate for 28 hours per month over 12 months using the required Attachment D form. Upon selection, the awardee must provide current workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance certificates and general liability insurance acceptable to OMH. All contractors must participate in the Electronic Payment program through the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. Quotes are binding for sixty days after the submission deadline and should exclude sales tax.

Questions were due August 13 at 3:00 p.m., with answers provided by August 20 at 3:00 p.m. Quotes must be submitted by email to Bids@omh.ny.gov. The sole point of contact is Nicholas Bucci at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.