Catholic Services at Manhattan Psychiatric Center

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Catholic Services at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center through a one-year discretionary "T" contract. The solicitation, RFQ #OMH01-T202647-3650420, requires a Catholic Priest or credentialed religious professional to deliver comprehensive spiritual care services, including weekend worship services, patient counseling, therapeutic interventions, family visitation support, communion services, religious holiday observances, adult education, and funeral/memorial services. The selected contractor will work approximately 8 hours per week with an additional 5 hours for supplemental circumstances, located at 102 Rivers Edge Road, New York, NY 10035. An optional site visit is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by May 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and responses provided by May 22, 2025. The final quote submission deadline is May 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the anticipated contract term running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest cost, price reasonableness, and vendor justification.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, with Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals both set at 0%. No business entities have been identified as having been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. The selected contractor must complete various administrative requirements, including procurement lobbying documentation, consultant disclosure forms, workers' compensation certificates, and liability insurance documentation. Successful bidders will be subject to background checks and mandatory facility training, with strict guidelines governing patient safety and interaction. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the contract will be awarded based on comprehensive evaluation of proposed services and cost-effectiveness. The contract includes provisions for immediate termination if compliance standards are not met, emphasizing the critical nature of the spiritual care services in the psychiatric center environment.