Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Program, New York City

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, through its Bureau of Refugee Services, is soliciting qualified medical clinics to participate in the Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Program serving New York City’s refugee population. This Request for Applications aims to secure providers for initial medical screenings and immunizations to assist newly arrived refugees and eligible individuals from the five boroughs—Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties. With federal funding of approximately $1.8 million allocated from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, the contract term spans a five-year period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. The program is designed not only to ensure compliance with CDC and state public health protocols including communicable disease detection and follow-up but also to facilitate successful refugee resettlement by identifying and addressing health conditions early on. Contractors are responsible for providing culturally and linguistically accessible services, meeting established clinical standards, and coordinating referrals to ongoing primary care providers. Applicants must be licensed healthcare entities capable of delivering these services within New York City, demonstrating adequate staffing, expertise in refugee health needs, and connections with local resettlement agencies. The award process emphasizes a best-value selection based on technical merit rather than lowest price, with qualitative evaluation factors including work plan quality, ability to deliver continuous services, and cultural competence. Compliance with minority- and women-owned business subcontracting goals (15% each) is mandated, along with stringent reporting, auditing, and confidentiality requirements to protect client information. Providers will be reimbursed according to defined rates for screenings and vaccine administration, capped for immunization costs per individual. The contract incorporates state-specific terms on data security, record retention for six years, and adherence to executive orders governing nondiscrimination and vendor responsibility. Overall, this program supports the public health infrastructure for refugee populations in New York City through a comprehensive, federally funded yet state-administered grant agreement emphasizing quality, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.