06824P0002-Social Security Advocacy Services - RFP

Social Security Advocacy Services Request for Proposals (RFP)
ACS is seeking a qualified contractor through this Request for Proposal (RFP) to oversee and conduct all aspects of the ACS Social Security benefits operations. The contractor would conduct a search and complete the application process for eligible children/youth in foster care. This includes the initiation and submission of all necessary documentation for new SSA applications, reapplications and recertifications, and notifications to all appropriate parties. The contractor would manage the benefits received according to ACS and SSA guidelines, including bank reconciliation activities (deposits, savings, withdrawals, and spending) and all tasks required by the SSA for recipients of and Representative Payees for, SSA benefits. The contractor would conduct regular training of Foster Care Agency Case Planners and other ACS stakeholders. In addition, as Federal Social Security policies change, the contractor would work with ACS and the Social Security Benefits Unit (SSBU) to implement appropriate changes in procedures.
Anticipated Contract Terms
1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027 with option to renew for one (1) additional three (3) year term.
Anticipated Funding and Payment Structure Anticipated total maximum available funding is $8,454,590 allocated as follows: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2025: $1,347,447 7/1/2025–6/30/2026: $2,775,740 7/1/2026–6/30/2027: $2,859,012 7/1/2027 – 12/31/2027: $1,472,391 Estimated number of contracts: One (1) Payment Structure: Contractors will be reimbursed using a rate structure based on hourly billing. Proposers may not propose a budget above the maximum available funding. Questions Regarding this RFP
Questions regarding this RFP must be transmitted in writing to the Agency Contact Person at the email address listed above. Questions received prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference will be answered at the conference. Substantive information/responses to questions addressed at the conference and those received subsequently will be released in an addendum to the RFP to all organizations that are prequalified to propose to this RFP through the PASSPort system, unless in the opinion of the Agency, the question is of proprietary nature.
ACS cannot guarantee a timely response to written questions regarding this RFP received less than one week prior to the proposal due date.
Use of PASSPort
To respond to this RFP, organizations must have an account in PASSPort. Proposals will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account, please visit www.nyc.gov/passport to get started.