Street outreach program

Ulster County, New York Department of General Services is requesting proposals for a Street Outreach Program to provide harm reduction and supportive services targeting individuals using opioids and other drugs, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The scope includes community-based outreach, case management, naloxone distribution, syringe exchange facilitation, connections to medication-assisted treatment and recovery services, engagement of individuals in active use at identified locations, participation in High Risk Mitigation Team meetings, harm reduction education, distribution of safer use supplies, transportation to intake appointments, and case management for basic needs assistance. Respondents must submit one unbound original, one photocopy, and one electronic copy (CD or thumb drive) in MS Word and PDF formats to Ulster County Department of General Services at 100 Development Court, Kingston, New York.

The contract term is one year from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with a County option to renew for two additional one-year terms under identical prices and conditions. The County has not identified an incumbent. Compliance with the Ulster County Living Wage Act is required if the agreement exceeds $50,000 in a County fiscal year and the vendor has not received a specific exemption.

Evaluation criteria are Overall Plan to Provide Required Services (40 points), Fee/Pricing Proposal (30 points), Qualifications and Experience (20 points), and Understanding of County's Goals and Objectives (10 points). Respondents must submit a separate, sealed Cost/Fee Proposal detailing all labor, materials, travel, equipment, and other costs. Required submissions include proof of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, insurance as specified in Schedule C of the sample contract, a Business Associate Agreement if HIPAA-covered health information is involved, and disclosure of ownership interest per Ulster County Resolution Number 8 of 2023.

The evaluation committee will evaluate proposals the week of August 10, 2026, conduct oral interviews the week of August 24 if deemed necessary, and issue notice of intent to award the week of August 31, 2026. Payment is processed monthly upon invoice submission approved by the Department Head and County Comptroller, due within 60 days of receipt. Addendum 1 modifies original RFP requirements and must be incorporated into all proposals.