81625Y0696-Concept Report for Connect Programs

In accordance with Section 3-16(j) of the New York City Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (“the NYC Health Department” or “the Health Department”) is releasing a Concept Report to obtain feedback that will assist with the development of an upcoming request for proposals (RFP) for a new client services program.

In January 2022, the Health Department launched the Connect Demonstration Project and intends to issue an RFP to continue Connect programs. Through this RFP, the NYC Health Department anticipates awarding contracts to support 7 Connect programs.  All Connect programs will be expected to operate as an integrated extension of an existing Article 31 clinic. It is anticipated that preference will be given to clinics located in a TRIE neighborhood.  As previously indicated, TRIE neighborhoods are those identified by the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity. Article 31 clinics that do not reside within a TRIE area would potentially be considered if they are accessible via mass transit and demonstrate accessibility to/from a high need area, including near TRIE areas.

The Concept Report with additional details will be posted on the Health Department's website from April 16, 2025 through June 2, 2025, for access visit nyc.gov/health and search for “Concept Report”. The Concept Paper will also be available through PASSPort during the same time frame and can be found on the PASSPort procurement navigator website, by visiting nyc.gov/businessopportunities and searching for “Connect Program”.

The key dates indicated outline the release of this concept paper to the public as well as the response period for the Concept Paper. The Concept Paper response period is represented by the “Release Date” and “Response Due Date."

The Health Department invites written comments on this Concept Report, please submit all comments by June 2, 2025 at 5:00PM . Comments may be submitted by email to RFP@health.nyc.gov (indicating " Connect Concept Paper Comments " in the Subject line of the email), or through PASSPort.