STDC Far West Texas RFP No 25-01. 02. 03.

The South Texas Development Council (STDC) is conducting a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP No. 25-01.02.03) to procure comprehensive HIV care and support services for the Far West Texas HIV Service Delivery Area, specifically targeting Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties. The procurement encompasses three distinct funding streams: Ryan White Part B (04/01/2025 - 03/31/2026), HIV State Services (09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) (09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026). Services include outpatient health services, medical case management, mental health services, oral health care, housing assistance, and various support services for persons living with HIV. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal addressing organizational capacity (20%), performance measures (20%), work plan (40%), and budget (20%). Key dates include a Letter of Intent due December 13, 2024, an RFP conference/webinar on December 9, 2024, and final proposals due January 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. Proposals must include detailed budget justifications, work plans, and performance measure documentation across multiple service categories.

The RFP is limited to public or private nonprofit organizations with physical addresses in the specified service area counties. Respondents must demonstrate fiscal solvency, submit recent audited financial statements, and comply with administrative cost restrictions: 10% maximum for Ryan White and State Services contracts and 7% for HOPWA. Administrative cost caps are strictly enforced, and organizations must show ability to maximize third-party payments, implement quality management programs, and protect client confidentiality. The total available funding is $2,401,874, broken down as $888,874 for Ryan White Part B, $1,217,017 for HIV State Services, and $295,983 for HOPWA. The largest funding allocations include Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services ($447,755 for Ryan White, $745,936 for State Services) and Medical Case Management ($337,281 for Ryan White). While no incumbent vendors are specifically named, the RFP requires extensive coordination with existing health and social service providers to avoid service duplication.