How to bid on School-based Health Centers for NYC Health and Mental Hygiene

What the agency is buying

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking organizations to provide school-based health services. These centers offer comprehensive physical and mental health care directly to students within their schools. The goal is to improve access to health services for preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary school students in high-risk areas of New York State.

School-Based Health Centers are designed to help students manage illnesses during the school day, reduce school absences, and lower the need for emergency room visits. They provide primary care and assist children with chronic illnesses or sudden sickness.

Key dates and deadlines

This is an ongoing Request for Proposals (RFP) with a listed deadline of December 31, 2099, at 11:59 PM ET. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis. This means qualified organizations can submit proposals at any time before the final closing date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for organizations that can provide comprehensive physical and mental health services in a school setting. Vendors should be experienced in healthcare delivery, particularly primary care and chronic illness management for children and adolescents. Only organizations prequalified in the relevant service areas through the HHS Accelerator system can submit proposals.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you can find it by its PIN or title on NYC's Current Solicitations open-data list. To view documents or submit a proposal, you will need to search the PIN on City Record Online or register a free vendor account in PASSPort. Proposals must be submitted through the HHS Accelerator system by organizations that are prequalified in the relevant service areas.

Tips for a competitive response

Since this is an ongoing RFP, ensure your organization is prequalified in the necessary service areas within the HHS Accelerator system before attempting to submit a proposal. Focus your proposal on demonstrating your capacity to deliver comprehensive, preventive physical and mental health services to students, aligning with the DOHMH's goals of improving accessibility and availability of care.

Highlight your experience in providing primary care, managing chronic illnesses, and your ability to operate within a school environment. Clearly articulate how your services will contribute to reducing school absences and emergency room visits, which are key benefits of School-Based Health Centers.