Admissions Review Team
Published May 20, 2026
Overview
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to responsive and responsible Bidders that can develop, implement, and manage pre-authorization/admission services for individuals under age twenty-one (21) with substance use disorders, who are in need of inpatient treatment. This admission procedure is a requirement for Medicaid-eligible services pursuant to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 14, Part 817 – “Residential Rehabilitation Services for Youth” (RRSY).
Funding Available
NYS OASAS seeks to award a single bidder to provide these services. Fiscal Proposals will be evaluated and scored. Please follow the instructions for outlining costs.
All provisions of this RFP and the resulting contract award are contingent upon the availability of New York State funds, and upon approval from all relevant state control agencies.
Eligible Bidders
For the purposes of this section and anywhere else in the RFP that Eligible Bidder is mentioned, Eligible Bidder shall mean entities that meet all the criteria below:
Eligible Bidders are behavioral health organizations, managed care organizations, and government consulting organizations with experience developing, implementing and managing pre-authorization/admission services for individuals with substance use disorders who are in need of inpatient and/or residential treatment. Experience in this capacity with individuals under twenty-one (21) is preferred but not required.
Bid Proposals Due
June 30, 2026
4:00 PM EST
RFP and Supporting Documents
Download the Request for Proposals and supporting documents from the New York State Contract Reporter.