Health Promotion and Education for Indigenous Communities

The New York State Department of Health, specifically through the AIDS Institute, intends to enter into a contract with American Indian Community House Inc. for the Health Promotion and Education for Indigenous Communities initiative. This project is designed to reduce barriers to healthcare access and prevention for Indigenous individuals and communities by strengthening system capacity and utilizing partnership building and culturally responsive practices. Due to the unique qualifications of the selected entity, this procurement is designated as a sole or single source, as a competitive bidding process was deemed not feasible. The contract is scheduled to run from October 1, 2026, through November 30, 2028, with performance taking place across the Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond regions. Administrative oversight is managed by the Office of Administration and Contract Management, with Ilene Kane serving as the primary point of contact. While the solicitation was issued on November 12, 2026, under solicitation number 2140789, specific pricing and total contract value were not disclosed in the provided documentation.