Services for Older Adults and Caregivers

The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Services for Older Adults and Caregivers, targeting fiscal year 2027 beginning July 1, 2026. The procurement seeks nonprofit and governmental agencies to provide comprehensive social services for seniors aged 60 and over throughout Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Specific service categories include case management, transportation, nutrition programs, health promotion, legal assistance, adult day care, and caregiver support. Proposers must demonstrate organizational capacity to deliver services, with evaluation criteria focusing on target population design, progress measurement, organizational capabilities, past performance, and fiscal responsibility. An optional pre-proposal virtual Zoom meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with proposal submissions due by 5:00 p.m. MST on October 31, 2025, through the City's Bonfire/Euna Procurement portal.

The RFP prioritizes services for seniors with the greatest economic or social needs, with a specific focus on low-income minority individuals, those with limited English proficiency, and residents at risk of institutionalization. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is open to both nonprofit and governmental agencies capable of delivering comprehensive senior services. Funding will be sourced from multiple streams, including federal Older Americans Act funds, state funds, and local funds, with potential total funding approaching approximately $6.8 million across 20 different service scopes. The contract may be renewed for additional years at the City's discretion, contingent on performance and fund availability. Proposers must provide detailed project narratives, budgets, work plans, and demonstrate their ability to address social drivers of health while helping seniors maintain independence and age with dignity.