Senior volunteer services: chaves county

The New Mexico Department of Aging and Long-Term Services is seeking a sole-source contract with Chaves County JOY Centers, Inc. to administer senior volunteer services in Chaves County, with proposals due August 1, 2026. The sole-source justification is based on AmeriCorps Seniors policy prohibiting dual or competing programs within a single service area; Chaves County JOY Centers, Inc. is the federally designated AmeriCorps Seniors sponsor for Chaves County.

The scope encompasses administration of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Senior Companion Program (SCP). The FGP provides one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to youth under 21 with special or exceptional needs; the contractor must recruit and place a minimum of 4 Volunteer Service Years with 3,480 service hours. The SCP delivers companionship and support services to adults aged 55 and older with health and functional limitations to maintain independent living; the contractor must recruit and place a minimum of 6 Volunteer Service Years with 5,220 service hours. The contractor must comply with federal AmeriCorps Seniors regulations, New Mexico Administrative Code requirements, and departmental policies.

The total contract allocation is $85,000, comprising $35,076 for FGP and $49,924 for SCP. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Monthly invoices are capped at 50% of total allocation for the first six months (July through December 2026) per state budget constraints. The contractor must submit semi-annual narrative reports by February 1 and June 30, quarterly volunteer data reports, and monthly financial documentation to the Revver system.