37703 - RFP 2024-001 HIV, STI Testing and Treatment
Funding Opportunity Details
Social Services Administration Unit
Pre Application Deadline: Feb 5, 2024 3:01 PM
Final Application Deadline: Feb 20, 2024 3:01 PM
Status Closed
Posted Date Jan 25, 2024 4:57 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 05/15/2024 - 04/30/2025
Award Announcement Date
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity No
Program Officer Helen Howell
Phone 5129725000 x
Description
RFP 2024-001 HIV, STI Testing and Treatment
The City of Austin (City) seeks proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified social service providers (Offerors) with demonstrated experience in providing all of the following HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) services: testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C; low cost or free walk-in testing for new and existing patients; mobile testing, low-cost or free same day STI treatment; HIV medical care and treatment, to include Rapid stART; and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access.
DATE ISSUED:
Monday, January 22, 2024
INTENT TO APPLY DUE DATE:
Monday, February 5, 2024, 3 PM CST
RFP PROPOSAL DUE DATE:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 3 PM CST
Anticipated Start date of contract:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Questions regarding the RFP are due on or before:
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 3 PM CST
Technical Assistance regarding submission of the RFP in PartnerGrants are due on or before:
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 5 PM CST
Questions must be submitted in writing to the Authorized Contact Person through PartnerGrants:
Authorized Contact Person:
Name: Helen Howell
Social Service Funding Specialist
E-Mail: APHCompetitions@austintexas.gov
Questions and Answers will be available:
In Partnergrants and on the solicitation website:
Optional Pre-Bid Meeting Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
Pre-bid meeting 1: Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 9:30 AM CST
Pre-bid meeting 2: Friday, February 2, 2024, 1:00 PM CST
Office Hours Meeting Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
Office Hours 1: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 11:00 AM CST
Office Hours 2: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 3:00 PM CST
APH is only accepting proposals through the PartnerGrants database. No paper copies will be accepted.All Offerors must:1. Confirm that their organization is a registered vendor with the City of Austin.• To confirm: enter the organization’s City of Austin Vendor Number when registering as a user in the PartnerGrants system (see #2 below).• To find the City of Austin Vendor Number please visit Austin Finance Online and search for the organization’s legal name.• To register to become a potential City of Austin vendor, go to Austin Finance Online to register.2. Be a registered user in the PartnerGrants database. The proposals will be submitted through this web-based system. To register, visit the PartnerGrants website and select “Click here to Register.” Note that the organization’s City of Austin Vendor number is required to complete registration in PartnerGrants site.3. Have completed an Annual Agency Threshold Application in the PartnerGrants database.• This form must be submitted once per 12 months and remains valid for all competitions closing within that time period. The threshold application will be reviewed by APH staff and the agency will be notified once approved.• Once logged into PartnerGrants, click on “Funding Opportunity” and then opportunity title “Annual Agency Threshold Application – Applicants for Funding Start Here” to complete a new threshold application.
Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
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1 - Offer Sheet 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment - Updated to Include Signature Page | 1 - Offer Sheet 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment -.pdf | 207 KB | 01/30/2024 12:55 PM | |
2 - Proposal RFP 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment - Updated 1.24 | 2 - Proposal RFP 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment Updated 1.24..docx | docx | 159 KB | 01/24/2024 01:08 PM |
3 - Budget Narrative and Funding Summary RFP 2024-001 HIV, STI Testing and Treatment | 3 - Budget Narrative and Funding Summary RFP 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment.xlsm | xlsm | 34 KB | 01/22/2024 01:09 PM |
4- COA RFP Certifications and Disclosures Updated | 4- COA RFP Certifications and Disclosures Updated.pdf | 229 KB | 01/22/2024 01:11 PM | |
A- RFP Application Threshold Checklist | A- RFP Application Threshold Checklist updated 1-22-24.pdf | 184 KB | 01/22/2024 01:11 PM | |
B- Standard Solicitation Provisions and Instructions 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment | B- Standard Solicitation Provisions and Instructions 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment.pdf | 426 KB | 01/22/2024 01:11 PM | |
C - Scope of Work RFP 2023-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment Scope of Work - Updated 2/2/24 - corrected referenced to 12 months in Outcome 4 | C - Scope of Work RFP 2023-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment Scope of Work -.pdf | 263 KB | 02/02/2024 02:24 PM | |
D - APH Client Eligibility Requirements | D - APH Client Eligibility Requirements.pdf | 266 KB | 01/22/2024 01:12 PM | |
E- Social Services Combo Agreement Boiler w Exhibits | E- Social Services Combo Agreement Boiler w Exhibits.pdf | 344 KB | 01/22/2024 01:12 PM | |
F - Applying for APH-Funded Opportunity PartnerGrants Instructions with Threshold | F - Applying for APH-Funded Opportunity PartnerGrants Instructions with Threshold.pdf | 835 KB | 01/22/2024 01:13 PM |
Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
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Feb 9, 2024 10:38 AM | How does APH define mobile testing? | Mobile testing occurs outside of the regular “clinic.” The Scope of Work does not define mobile testing; applicants should describe what mobile testing methods they have in place in their Proposal. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:39 AM | What is the eligibility around purchasing equipment, namely a vehicle such as a sprinter van for mobile HIV and STI testing? Our agency is currently conducting community-based testing (in addition to in-clinic screening) but does not have a dedicated mobile unit to facilitate testing. | The Scope of Work section VI. Services Solicited states, “The awarded organization must currently be operating all of these services at the time of application and cannot apply for this funding opportunity to design and implement a program that meets these requirements.” These funds cannot be used to purchase an automobile to provide mobile testing. Rather, the awarded agency could use funds to expand or continue their current methods of mobile testing. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:40 AM | Which services need to comply with HIV Planning Council Service Standards? | The HIV Planning Council Service Standards (referenced in the Scope of Work section VII, and Proposal question 13) apply to HIV testing and treatment, not to services for other STI’s. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:40 AM | Is it possible to serve clients whose income is higher than 200% of Federal Poverty Level? | The awarded contract must adhere to RFP Exhibit D – Client Eligibility Requirements, which states that a client’s family income must be 200% or less of current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:41 AM | Is there a target goal for the number of clients served? | APH does not prescribe a goal for number of clients served for this funding. Offerors should state their goal in their Proposal. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:42 AM | For the numerator in Outcome 1, how is “number of individuals who report improvement…” defined? | Outcome goals and definitions will be negotiated upon contract award. |
Feb 9, 2024 10:42 AM | When will awards be announced? | This is to be determined by City leadership. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email and the awardee will be published on the RFP website as soon as possible. |