DPH | Benefits Counseling Programs

Benefits Counseling for State, Federal, and Insurance Programs Request for Proposals: The Department of Public Health (hereinafter “City” or “DPH”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (hereinafter “RFP” or “Solicitation”) to seek proposals (hereinafter “Proposals”) from qualified and experienced firms (hereinafter “Proposers”) to provide the City with benefits counseling services for people living with HIV (PLWH) in the City and County of San Francisco through the Equal Access to Health Programs (EAHP). Services will include counseling, advocacy and legal representation to help eligible PLWH who are uninsured, underinsured or at risk of losing health insurance pursue or maintain Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) benefits, along with the corresponding Medi-Cal or Medicare coverage. The goal of these services is to improve access to health care for PLWH and give them the financial means to stabilize their living situations. Contract Term: The anticipated term of the contract will be a five-year term, with five one-year options to extend at the City’s sole, absolute discretion. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify the anticipated term, including the initial term and any option periods, if it determines such modification serves the City's best interest. Solicitation Schedule: RFP Published on 11/10/2026 Deadline for Questions by 5:00PM PT, 11/18/2026 Estimated Q&A Addendum Posting on 11/25/2026 Deadline to Submit Proposals by 2:00PM PT, 12/10/2026 Estimated Announcement of Award: January 2027 Estimated Contract Start Date: 03/01/2027