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Reference Number

0000228025

Issuing Organization

County of Rockland

Owner Organization

Department of Mental Health

Solicitation Type

SSN - Sole Source Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

SSN-RC-2020-016

Title

Proposed Sole Source Award to VCS Inc. for Counseling and Family Services

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1029.C3864001

Details

Location

United States, New York, Rockland County

Delivery Point

Department of Mental Health

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: None

Piggyback Contract

Description

The County of Rockland Department of Mental Health is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to VCS Inc. for the provision of Counseling and Family Services. Funding amount is contingent on the adoption of the County of Rockland 2020 Annual Budget. As such, the final funding amount may differ from the estimated amount provided in this notice.

This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.

The contract fills a need for accessible and affordable counseling, training and educational services to all residents of Rockland County regardless of their ability to pay standard fees associated with the service. Clients are mainly without insurance, underinsured or have very high insurance co-pays.

Clients range in age from toddlers through 80+ years. The agency must be able to serve clients in all five Rockland County Towns.

Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to:

Counseling and Family Services
Parenting Apart Classes
Mothers Parenting Group
Fathers Parenting Group
Volunteer Counseling Training
Spanish Language Program

The estimated unduplicated number of clients to be served in 2020 is 610 clients.

This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes.

Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services, shall respond to this notice no later than 3:00 pm on December 26, 2019 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community.

Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements:

Be a 501 (c)3
Be governed by a Board of Directors
Be up-to-date with all IRS filings
Be up-to-date with all NYS filings
Have a 2019 budget with Board approval
Be fiscally sound
Have a Non-discrimination Policy
Have a Conflict of Interest Policy
Maintain program records for an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request
Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served
Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced

A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.

Dates

Publication

12/12/2019 09:45 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

12/26/2019 03:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Sabrina Samuels, CPPB

845-364-3807

purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission