Ryan White Care Act Part A Minority AIDS Initiative

The City of Jacksonville's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Social Services Division, is soliciting proposals for Ryan White Care Act Part A Minority AIDS Initiative HIV care and support services, with a pre-bid conference on November 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and responses due November 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The City encourages participation by Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs), but the source does not impose a set-aside or preference.

Bidders must meet mandatory minimums: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (if applicable), Florida business licenses, a federal tax identification number, and applicable Medicaid numbers. Contractors must register with E-Verify, maintain comprehensive insurance, participate in the Health Care Consortium and case management cooperatives, track data in CAREWare, and implement quality assurance programs. Ryan White funds are payor of last resort and cannot duplicate Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance-covered services, except for specific premium and copayment assistance. Within 30 days of award, recipients must submit revised work plans, proof of insurance, and civil rights compliance documentation.

Responses are scored on a multiattribute methodology worth 100 points across scope of services, quality management, collaboration, organizational experience and structure, and budget/work plan. Award goes to the highest-ranked responsive, responsible bidder. Federal Ryan White Part A/Minority AIDS Initiative funding supports the award.

The contract term is one year with two one-year renewal options, subject to approval by both the supplier and the City of Jacksonville. Questions are due November 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The solicitation is RFP file 18296-27_1_SUPPLIER.pdf.