Request for Proposals 23022
Gambling, Health, and Recreational Behaviors Study
Overview
The New York State (NYS) Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to responsive and responsible Bidders that can conduct a NYS Gambling, Heath, and Recreational Behaviors study of non-institutionalized adults over a 10-year period. The successful bidder will conduct, analyze and provide statistically valid estimates along with written documents for a biennially administered survey, in addition to collecting qualitative data to better understand the contextual issues related to gambling behavior among NYS adults. This data will allow OASAS to monitor and develop an understanding of: trends associated with attitudes and behaviors towards gambling; prevalence of problem gambling and gambling disorder including in higher risk populations; community awareness of problem gambling behaviors; and availability of services. In addition, study results will assist OASAS in continued planning and implementation of problem gambling services and supports both within communities and statewide.
Funding Available
All provisions of this RFP and the resulting contract award are contingent upon the availability of NYS funds, and approval of the Attorney General, Office of the State Comptroller and Division of the Budget (State Budget).
Eligible Bidders
For the purposes of this section and anywhere else in the RFP that Eligible Bidder is mentioned, Eligible Bidder shall mean the following:
Eligible Bidders must have at least five (5) years of experience developing and implementing statewide and regional surveys. In addition, Eligible Bidders must also have experience in qualitative data methodologies (or mixed methods research experience) in gambling, or any other specific addictive health behavior, or relevant population health topics. Preference given to bidders with expertise developing and implementing surveys assessing for gambling prevalence, attitudes and behaviors.
Proposals Due
January 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST
RFP and Supporting Documents
Attachments Required at Bid Submittal
- Attachment 1-Checklist of Submission Requirements (PDF)
- Attachment 2-Budget (PDF)
- Attachment 3-Vendor Assurance of No Conflict of Interest or Detrimental Effece (PDF)
- Attachment 4-Non-Collusive Bidding Certification (PDF)
- Attachment 5-Bidder’s Certified Statements (PDF)
- Attachment 6-Diversity Practices Questionnaire (PDF)
- Attachment 7-Executive Order 177 Certification (PDF)
- Attachment 8-Executive Order 16 Certification (PDF)
- Attachment 9-Statement on Sexual Harassment Certification (PDF)
- Attachment 10-References (Similar Engagements) (PDF)
- Attachment 11-Eligible Bidder Checklist (PDF)
- Attachment 12-Procurement Lobbying Law (PDF)
Appendices for Informational Purposes
- Appendix A-Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts (PDF)
- Appendix B-New York State Regions and Sample Timeline (PDF)
Attachments Required Before Contract Execution
- Attachment III-Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and all Forms (PDF)
- Attachment IV-Encouraging Use of NYS Business in Contract Performance (PDF)
- Attachment V-Qualified Service Organization/Business Associate Agreement (PDF)
- Attachment VI-Consultant Disclosure (PDF)
- Attachment VII-ST220-TD & ST220-CA (PDF)
- Attachment VIII-Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Participation (PDF)