STDC South Texas RFP No 25-01. 02. 03.

The South Texas Development Council (STDC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-01.02.03 seeking comprehensive HIV care and support service providers for three Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDAs): Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and Laredo. The procurement covers three distinct funding streams: Ryan White Part B, HIV State Services, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), requiring providers to deliver core medical services, case management, health insurance assistance, dental services, and various support services to persons living with HIV. Required deliverables include direct medical services, housing assistance, emergency financial support, and robust data collection systems that track client outcomes. Mandatory submission requirements include a Letter of Intent due December 13, 2024, a bidder's conference scheduled for December 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST, and final proposals due January 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. Proposals will be evaluated based on four key criteria: organizational capacity (20%), performance measures (20%), work plan (40%), and budget (20%), with a specific emphasis on demonstrating comprehensive HIV care service capabilities and coordination with community health organizations.

Eligible respondents must be public or private nonprofit organizations located within Texas, maintaining a physical address within the applying HSDA. Subcontracting is generally prohibited without special waiver approval, and administrative costs are strictly capped at 10% for Ryan White and State Services programs and 7% for HOPWA, ensuring maximum funding allocation toward direct services. The total available funding across all three programs is $3,335,010, broken down as Ryan White Part B ($1,952,185), State Services ($735,362), and HOPWA ($647,463), with specific allocations for each HSDA. The initial contract terms vary, with Ryan White contracts running one year (April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026) and State Services and HOPWA contracts running five months (April 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025), with potential renewals for up to four additional years. The STDC reserves the right to contract directly with a single respondent if they are the only agency submitting a viable proposal for a designated HSDA, subject to meeting comprehensive provider standards and potentially undergoing a pre-selection site review.