OMH01-C203071-3650606, Recreational Therapy Services at Sagamore Children's PC

The New York State Office of Mental Health is soliciting bids for recreational therapy services at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center (facility-wide) under IFB OMH01-C203071-3650606, with proposals due August 13, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. No SDVOB or DBE contracting goals apply to this procurement.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, physical education, or adaptive physical education with one year of post-degree professional experience in planning therapeutic programs for children and adolescents with intellectual, developmental, mental, or physical disabilities, or substance use disorders. Alternatively, candidates may hold relevant certifications from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, American Dance Therapy Association, Certification Board for Music Therapists, or North American Drama Therapy Association. The scope encompasses therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation services including sports, exercise, dance, drama, music, art, and social activities.

The contract is for one full-time recreational therapy position scheduled Friday through Tuesday from 10:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (30 hours per week) and Saturday and Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (20 hours per week), totaling 50 hours weekly with a 30-minute unpaid daily meal break. No services are provided on observed state or federal holidays. Contractors may deploy multiple qualified recreation therapists to cover the 50 weekly hours provided all credentialing and continuity-of-care requirements are satisfied. Current hourly bill rates range from $43.50 to $44.10; vendors must propose separate rates for weekday and weekend coverage compliant with federal and New York State labor law. All prices are fixed for the five-year contract term with no escalation permitted. Training comprises 64 hours of orientation (paid by OMH) plus annual two-day refresher sessions.

The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031. Work is performed at 197 Half Hollow Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746. The incumbent is ATC Healthcare Services LLC. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Questions were due July 23 by 3:00 p.m., with OMH responses issued July 30. Addendum #1 and Addendum #2, both posted July 3, modify the bid tab sheet and budget schedule; bidders must include both signed addenda with their proposals.