New York City DSS Seeks Training Services for Community Guardian Program Staff

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)/Human Resources Administration (HRA), through Adult Protective Services (APS), seeks a qualified vendor to design, develop, and deliver Community Guardian Program (CGP) Training Services. The selected vendor will establish a standardized training program to equip Community Guardian staff with the knowledge and skills required to serve vulnerable adults under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Applicants must have a PASSPort account to submit proposals digitally through the system by acknowledging the RFx and completing the response tabs. A non-mandatory pre-bid WebEx conference takes place on November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and all written questions must be submitted to Mohammed Bhuiyan via email. Final proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, with an estimated total contract value of $578,011.