Request for Proposals: Integrated Infectious Disease Testing and Linkage to Care for People Who Use Drugs

Public Health Solutions, acting on behalf of the NYC Health Department and funded by the CDC, is soliciting proposals for the Integrated Infectious Disease Testing and Linkage to Care for People Who Use Drugs program. This initiative aims to embed universal screening for HIV, HCV, and HBV, along with health education and care coordination, directly into the daily operations of substance use service programs. The goal is to create a low-barrier pathway that co-locates core services—including risk reduction counseling, overdose prevention, and virtual medical access—on-site during routine intake or medication for opioid use disorder visits, rather than referring clients to external facilities. Eligible applicants must have at least 24 months of experience serving people who use drugs and providing medication for opioid use disorder. Key performance requirements include testing a minimum of 200 unique clients annually and developing individualized care plans within seven days of a diagnosis. The project includes a three-month start-up period from June 1 to August 31, 2027, followed by two budget periods extending through May 31, 2029. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, focusing on program approach, staffing, data security, and budget management, with a minimum score of 70 required for funding eligibility. Subrecipients must comply with CDC-specific terms and maintain CLIA and NYS DOH certifications for laboratory testing. Required documentation for the application includes a structured proposal, budget, organizational summaries, and financial reports based on the entity's revenue. Awarded applicants must possess a federal Unique Entity ID and a NYC PASSPort account. All submissions must be uploaded via the PHS Procurement Portal by January 6, 2027, adhering to strict formatting and naming conventions.