Recreation and Socialization Services

Pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2) (iii) of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking to extend sixteen contracts beyond the cumulative twelve-month extension limit, to allow time for the development and administration of an RFP process. The sixteen contracts are for Recreational and Socialization services for individuals, between the ages of 3-21, with an autism spectrum disorder and their families. All sixteen vendors have at least satisfactory performance. The proposed start date of the contracts is 7/1/2026 and the duration will be 18 months, to 12/31/2027.

This is the minimum time necessary to meet the need, as we are in the early stages of developing an RFP to replace the current contracts. Concept Papers have been drafted and anticipate submission to MOCS for review in the next few weeks. It was required to start with Concept Papers because this is the first time the City will be soliciting these services. The total procurement value over 18 months is $2,754,847. The contract will be funded with CTL. DOHMH anticipates a new award will be in place by the end of this extension.

DOHMH intends to contract with the existing vendors to ensure continuity of services in order to prevent a gap in services while the development and administration of a new RFP is in process. In addition, the current vendors are familiar with the services under Recreational and Socialization for individuals and families with an autism spectrum disorder. All sixteen vendors have at least satisfactory performance.
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