How to bid on CGP Training Services for NYC DSS/HRA

What NYC DSS/HRA is buying

NYC’s Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, through Adult Protective Services, is seeking a vendor to design, develop, and deliver training for Community Guardian Program staff. The training is intended to build staff knowledge and skills for serving vulnerable adults under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law.

The anticipated contract runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, and has an estimated value of $578,011. The work may suit organizations with experience developing and delivering staff training related to adult services.

Deadline and questions

Proposals are due December 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submit through PASSPort by the deadline.

Questions about the RFP must be sent in writing to Mohammed Bhuiyan at [email protected]. Questions received before the pre-proposal conference will be answered there; answers to those and later questions will be shared in a PASSPort addendum.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFP is relevant to training providers and organizations able to design, develop, and deliver a standardized training program for Community Guardian staff. The program is intended to support consistent practices, stronger professional competencies, and ongoing learning across Community Guardian providers.

How to access and submit

Find the solicitation by its PIN or title in NYC’s Current Solicitations open-data list. The City posts bids to the City Record and PASSPort; use City Record Online to search the PIN and view documents, or register for a free PASSPort vendor account to respond.

To submit in PASSPort, acknowledge receipt of the RFP in the Acknowledgement tab and complete your proposal in the Manage Responses tab. A PASSPort account is required. For technical assistance, contact the MOCS Service Desk.

Prepare a clear, relevant proposal

Explain how your organization would design, develop, and deliver training that supports Community Guardian staff working with vulnerable adults. Connect your proposed approach to the RFP’s stated goals of consistent practices, stronger staff competencies, and continuous learning.

Review the solicitation documents and any PASSPort addenda before finalizing your response. Confirm that all required response fields and attachments are complete, and leave time to submit before the deadline.