Disc. No. 23023

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Problem Gambling Marketing & Advertising Partner

OASAS will award up to $500,000 to create campaigns to address problem gambling, including gambling addiction, gambling prevention, gambling treatment, and recovery. 

Overview

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) intends to contract with a vendor for marketing and advertising campaigns, pursuant to its discretionary authority under State Finance Law §163(6), permitting discretionary purchases up to $500,000. These campaigns and initiatives will vary in size and address problem gambling, including gambling addiction, gambling prevention, gambling treatment, and recovery. Some campaigns/initiatives will promote strategies for mitigating the harm that can be caused by gambling.

 

Funding Available

Funding not to exceed $500,000.

 

Eligible Bidders

To meet the eligibility criteria vendors must meet all the below requirements:  

  1. Operate as a New York State Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise OR a New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business.

  2. The vendor must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in developing, creating, producing, and implementing advertising campaigns related to problem gambling OR five (5) years’ experience in developing, creating, producing and implementing advertising campaigns, preferably related to addiction services or substance use disorder.

 

Proposals Due 

February 9, 2024 5:00 PM EST