What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) seeks applications from qualified nonprofit organizations to develop and coordinate a regional non-medical transportation program for individuals enrolled in or seeking substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction services. The grantee will oversee transportation partners across one or more of eight New York counties—Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming—with OASAS preferring coverage of all eight. OASAS anticipates making one award of up to $300,000 per year for a term from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, allowing up to $75,000 in the first year for one-time vehicle startup costs. OASAS will evaluate applications on capacity and relevant experience, regional need and proposed readiness, performance monitoring, and budget reasonableness. Applicants must submit a seven-page narrative, Attachment 3 Budget, a budget narrative, and Local Governmental Unit notifications electronically to [email protected] by December 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Applicants may email written questions to [email protected].
Scope of work
- Develop and coordinate a regional non-medical transportation program across up to eight counties
- Provide transportation services within 48 hours of request to support recovery goals
- Complete brief transportation assessments for individuals requesting recurring services
- Develop individual transportation plans to transition clients to independence within 120 days
- Oversee and maintain written agreements with all subcontractors and partner organizations
- Notify OASAS of any service disruptions within 24 hours of occurrence
- Submit monthly or specified individual and program-level data reports to OASAS
- Ensure staff complete required crisis, overdose prevention, naloxone, and first aid trainings
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Minimum Eligibility Review | Pass or fail basis |
| Stage 2 - Best-Value Review (capacity, need, coverage, service model, planning, staffing, safety, oversight, readiness, monitoring, budget) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Nonprofit organization with charitable organization and tax-exempt status
- Registered and prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS)
- Registered with the New York State Department of State
- Submitted notifications to the Director of Community Services for each county served
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Cover Letter
- Attachment 3 Budget (for both years)
- Budget Narrative
- LGU Notifications with proof of delivery
- Narrative Questions responses (six questions, maximum seven pages)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit to [email protected] with subject line: Non-Medical Transportation Application "Provider Name". Combined narrative responses may not exceed 7 pages, using at least 11-point font and 1-inch margins.