RFI 26025 - Faith-Based Leadership Training and Community Engagement

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) has issued Request for Information (RFI) 2140459, titled Faith-Based Leadership Training and Community Engagement. The agency is seeking information from organizations capable of providing training, technical assistance, and resources to empower faith leaders and communities to address substance use disorders and overdoses. The primary objectives include education, stigma reduction, community engagement, and creating connections to services. This initiative emphasizes the integration of New York State resources, such as the HOPEline, FindAddictionTreatment.org, and the NYS OASAS provider network. This is a sources-sought RFI and not a formal Request for Proposals; therefore, it does not bind the agency or the responder to any agreement, and no evaluation factors or contract values have been established. Interested organizations are asked to provide details regarding their relevant experience, proposed curricula, training formats, and operational capacity, including the specific New York State regions they can serve. Submissions are due by December 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and should be directed to Nicole Gennarelli at the NYS Office of Contracts and Procurement Bureau. Organizations may also indicate if they hold Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MVBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) certifications for informational purposes.