RFA #20770 / SFS # MSWP12026 and MSWP22026: Migrant and Seasonal Worker Program

Introduction The New York State Department of Health (herein referred to as the Department), Office of Health Equity and Human Rights, announces the availability of $1,405,724 for a four-year contract period, resulting in $351,431 annually. These contracts are funded by New York State and federal funds, to provide services to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families. The New York State Department of Health, Office of Health Equity and Human Rights is requesting applications from qualified and experienced service providers with recognized ties to the Migrant and Seasonal Worker population in New York State (NYS). The primary purpose of this Request for Applications is to award grants to public and not-for-profit, community-based health and/or human service organizations to provide access to high quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate health and social support services. The goal is to improve the health status of Migrant and Seasonal Workers (MSW) and their families, defined as individuals who are employed in agriculture or other employment on a seasonal basis who establish a temporary residence for the purpose of such employment. In issuing this Request for Applications, the Department is seeking to maintain its existing service capacity to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families in New York State. The New York State Department of Health is committed to building on a foundation of health equity and adopted the following statement on health equity in 2024: Health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy, where no one is limited in achieving optimal health because of who they are or where they live. For more information on Health Equity, please see Attachment 8. This Request for Applications covers two components: Component 1: Services to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families in economic development regions (see Attachment 1). Component 2: Services to Children of Migrant and Seasonal Workers Available Funding It is anticipated that up 4 awards will be made through this Request for Applications, for an annual funding amount of approximately $351,431 distributed among awarded applicants, for a funding period of 4 years. Up to three awards will be made under Component 1 corresponding to the New York State economic development regions: Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and North Country outlined in Attachment 1 and below, and one additional award will be made for Component 2. Please see below and Attachment 2 for the funding breakdown by component and region. Applicants may submit only one application per component; applicants may submit one application naming each of the regions they are applying for in their cover letter. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Component 1: Eligible Applicants serving Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families may apply for Component 1. To see the regions eligible for funding under this component please see Attachment 1 and table above. Applicants can only submit a limit of one application per Applicant/organization. Eligible Applicants must be prequalified in the New York State Statewide Financial System (SFS), if not exempt, on the date and time Applications in response to this Request for Applications (RFA) are due as specified in the "Key Dates" set forth on the Cover Page of this RFA. Applicants must be incorporated and registered as an incorporated entity with the Secretary of State (further information can be obtained from the New York State Department of State at: www.dos.state.ny.us) Applicants must attest to serve the minimum number of Migrant and Seasonal Workers and/or their family members outlined in Attachment 2. The attestation can be found on Attachment 3: Application Cover Page must be uploaded under Component 1: bid factor 1a. Applicants must be a not-for-profit and/or public entity. Organization must be at least one of the following: Community health centers approved under section 330 of the Public Health Services Act (42 USCS§2545B) as comprehensive diagnostic and treatment centers for the purpose of furnishing primary health care services, including outreach, health education and dental care, to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families. Community Health centers approved under Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act are also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and should be able to be searched as a Federally Qualified Health Center on https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ ;OR Not-for-profit or public health and/or human service organizations having existing contractual relationships or memoranda of understanding with community health centers that meet the criteria in (a). Proof of memorandum of understanding or contractual relationship must be provided as instructed in question 7a to meet this minimum qualification. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Component 2: Eligible Applicants serving Children of Migrant and Seasonal Workers may apply for Component 2. Children of Migrant and Seasonal Workers is defined as Children of Seasonal and Migrant Workers who are 0-19 years of age. Applicants can only submit a limit of one application per Applicant/organization. Eligible Applicants must be prequalified in the New York State Statewide Financial System (SFS), if not exempt, on the date and time Applications in response to this Request for Applications (RFA) are due as specified in the "Key Dates" set forth on the Cover Page of this RFA. Applicants should be incorporated and registered as an incorporated entity with the Secretary of State (further information can be obtained from the NYS Department of State at: www.dos.state.ny.us) Applicants must attest to serve the minimum number of Migrant and Seasonal Workers outlined in Attachment 2. The attestation can be found on Attachment 3: Application Cover Page must be uploaded under Component 2: bid factor 1a. Applicants must be a not-for-profit and/or public entity. Organization must be at least one of the following: Community health centers approved under section 330 of the Public Health Services Act (42 USCS§2545B) as comprehensive diagnostic and treatment centers for the purpose of furnishing primary health care services, including outreach, health education and dental care, to Migrant and Seasonal Workers and their families. Community Health centers approved under Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act are also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and should be able to be searched as a Federally Qualified Health Center on https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ ; OR Not-for-profit or public health and/or human service organizations or entities having existing contractual relationships or memoranda of understanding with community health centers that meet the criteria in (a). How to File an Application Applications must be submitted online via the Statewide Financial System by the date and time posted on the Cover Page of this RFA under "Key Dates". See Request for Applications #20770 section IV. E. for more details. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: https://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/20572/ Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 30.00% WBE Goal: 30.00%