Connecticut Ryan White Part B Core and Support Service

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is soliciting proposals for the Ryan White Part B Program to provide eight core and seven support services across nine Connecticut Council of Government planning regions from 2027 to 2030. The solicitation, identified as RFP 2027-0905, seeks to select three organizations to serve as an Eastern Regional Hub, a Western Regional Hub, or a Statewide Transitional Linkage to Community Coordinator. The primary objective is to improve HIV care access, retention, and viral suppression while reducing health disparities. The estimated total funding available for this three-year period is $19.5 million, with approximately $6.5 million allocated per fiscal year. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, HIV service organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, and local health departments. Proposals are evaluated based on a trade-off approach, with significant weight placed on organizational profile, staffing plans, and cultural competency, which accounts for 15% of the score, while appendices account for 5%. Key performance metrics include achieving at least 90% viral suppression, 85% retention in care, and 95% linkage to care within 30 days. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative requirements, such as capping administrative and general expenses at 15% of combined service allocations and ensuring digital accessibility complies with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Submissions must be delivered electronically via email by August 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The main proposal is limited to 30 pages, excluding required attachments such as audited financial statements, resumes of key personnel, and a programmatic SMART work plan.