Request for Proposals (RFP): 25009

Overview

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify one or two qualified organizations to serve Upstate New York and Downstate New York to provide Job Development, Technical Assistance, and Training Services. These services will support Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (funded through RFA 25008 – SUD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors) who will be working with individuals in active treatment or recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) or gambling disorder and are pursuing employment goals. 

Recognizing that individuals with addiction often face significant employment barriers including stigma, interrupted work histories, and involvement with the justice system, this initiative seeks to build a comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive employment support system. 

The organization(s) will coordinate with NYS OASAS certified treatment and recovery providers, vocational rehabilitation programs, and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to: 

• cultivate employer relationships,
• generate job leads for use by regional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors,
• support job seeker connections to appropriate opportunities, and

Additionally, the services provided by the organization(s) will:

• ensure equitable service delivery across urban, suburban, and rural areas, and
• collaborate effectively with regional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to coordinate referrals, track outcomes, and support job seeker’s success.

Funding Available 

NYS OASAS will make available two awards (one Upstate, one Downstate, as defined in the “Definitions for this RFP” section of this RFP) for a period of five (5) years, contingent upon the availability of funds and satisfactory performance by the successful bidder(s). 

Funds will support contract(s) that deliver comprehensive job development and technical assistance services to SUD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors working with individuals in active recovery from gambling disorder or SUD across all regions of New York State. 

All provisions of this RFP and the resulting contract(s) are contingent upon the availability of New York State funds and upon approval from all relevant state control agencies. Bidders who wish to apply for both Upstate and Downstate New York must submit two separate proposals (one for each region). If the same vendor is selected for both, NYS OASAS reserves the right to issue a single combined contract. 

Eligible Bidders 

To be considered for funding under this RFP, bidders must meet the following minimum requirements: 

Minimum Eligibility

• Experience: At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience providing employment-related services (job development and/or job placement) to individuals with significant employment barriers.
• SUD/Gambling Experience: At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience delivering employment-related services to individuals with SUD or gambling disorder.

Application Deadline 

November 6, 2025

4 p.m. 

Submit Inquiries

Submit all inquiries via email to [email protected] with subject line: RFP 25009 – SUD Statewide Job Development and Technical Assistance Services.

No telephone calls will be accepted.

Supporting Documents 

Request for Proposals 

• Amended October 21, 2025 - RFP 25009 SUD Statewide Job Development and Technical Assistance Services (PDF) 

Questions & Answers

• Answers to questions submitted by October 10, 2025

Required Attachments at Bid Submittal

• Attachment 1 (PDF) - Checklist of Submission Requirements (optional, but highly recommended)
• Attachment 2 (PDF) - Fiscal Proposal
• Attachment 3 (PDF) - Vendor Assurance of No Conflict of Interest or Detrimental Effect
• Attachment 4 (PDF) - Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
• Attachment 5 (PDF) - Bidder’s Certified Statements
• Attachment 6 (PDF) - Diversity Practices Questionnaire
• Attachment 7 (PDF) - Executive Order 177 Certification
• Attachment 8 (PDF) - Executive Order 16 Certification
• Attachment 9 (PDF) - Statement on Sexual Harassment Certification
• Attachment 10 (PDF) - References (Similar Engagements)
• Attachment 12 (PDF) - Procurement Lobbying Law - Affirmation pursuant to SFL State Finance Law §139-j-k
• Attachment 13 (PDF) - Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification

Appendixes for Informational Purposes

• Appendix A (PDF) - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts
• Appendix D (PDF) - OASAS Standard Contract Provisions

Attachments Required Before Contract Execution

• Attachment III (PDF) – Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
• Attachment IV (PDF) – Encouraging Use of NYS Business in Contract Performance
• Attachment V (PDF) – Qualified Service Organization/Business Associate Agreement
• Attachment VI (PDF) – Consultant Disclosure
• Attachment VII (PDF) – ST220-TD & ST220-CA
• Attachment VIII (PDF) – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Participation