Request for Proposal: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A: Services in Tri-County Region

Public Health Solutions, acting on behalf of the NYC Health Department, is soliciting proposals for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A to provide core medical and supportive services in the Tri-County Region, which includes Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. The solicitation, numbered 2026.08.HIV.05.01, covers eight distinct service categories: Emergency Financial Assistance, Oral Health Care, Medical Transportation, Medical Case Management, Psychosocial Support, Mental Health, Food and Meal Services, and Medical Nutrition Therapy. Applicants for Medical Nutrition Therapy must also apply for Food and Meal Services. The anticipated period of performance runs from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2029, divided into two annual budget periods. Proposals must be submitted via the PHS Procurement Portal by October 13, 2026. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, with a minimum scoring threshold of 70 points required for funding consideration. Key weighted factors include organizational capacity and staffing (25 points), confidentiality and data security (10 points), and the quality of the line-item budget (5 points). Awards are granted to the most qualified and highest-rated applicants, though the NYC Health Department may award funding out of rank order to ensure geographic distribution. Compliance requirements are stringent, necessitating adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, 45 CFR Part 75, and HIPAA regulations. Awarded applicants must possess a federal Unique Entity ID (UEI) and certify that indirect or administrative costs do not exceed 10% of the subaward funds. Subrecipients are required to participate in clinical quality management activities and submit monthly electronic program narratives to ensure programmatic and fiscal oversight by HRSA and the NYC Health Department.