Home Energy Assistance Program Alternate Certifier Services

The Westchester County government authority located in White Plains, New York is seeking a vendor to provide Home Energy Assistance Program alternate certifier services. The agency requires consulting, outreach, and certification services for prospective recipients, current recipients, and energy providers. This initiative aims to solve accessibility issues by providing outreach, intake, and operating sites where applicants can access Regular and Emergency HEAP component benefits. The scope of work covers screening and assisting applicants based on specific component benefit program criteria. The selected vendor must comply with county policy directives regarding assistance or referral services for eligible households during energy emergencies. Administrative duties include date-stamping all received applications, maintaining case records and application files in accordance with HEAP standards, and keeping an application log for every individual and family. The agency requires specific certification services, including conducting eligibility interviews, obtaining necessary documentation, and assisting in the processing of program applications. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of all contracted work will take place offsite. The agency is establishing a contract period of one year. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 5, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and will accept digital submissions via email or online.