Homemaker/Personal Care/Respite Service

The City of Albuquerque's Department of Youth and Family Services and Area Agency on Aging is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Homemaker/Personal Care/Respite Care services targeting seniors aged 60 and over in Bernalillo County. The procurement seeks multiple contractors to provide three distinct service categories: Homemaker Services, Personal Care Services, and Respite Care Services, with the primary objective of supporting frail seniors in maintaining independence and providing caregiver relief. Bidders may propose services for one or multiple categories, with proposals due on October 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential extensions up to three additional years. The services are federally funded through the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Older Americans Program Area Plan, with a focus on supporting seniors with the greatest economic and social needs, particularly low-income minority seniors, those with limited English proficiency, and rural residents.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total available funding is approximately $625,000, inclusive of gross receipts tax, which will be earned through hourly rates for direct services. Contractors will be compensated based on service delivery, with funding targeting comprehensive support for senior populations. The procurement aims to identify qualified providers who can effectively deliver homemaker, personal care, and respite services that enable seniors to remain in their homes and support their caregivers. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summary, the focus appears to be on service quality, provider capability, and alignment with the program's objectives of supporting vulnerable senior populations in Bernalillo County.