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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

Description
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Attachments
DescriptionFile NameTypeSizeUpload Date
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 -.pdfpdf207 KB01/30/2024 12:55 PM
2 - Proposal RFP 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment - Updated 1.242 - Proposal RFP 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment Updated 1.24..docxdocx159 KB01/24/2024 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.xlsmxlsm34 KB01/22/2024 01:09 PM
4- COA RFP Certifications and Disclosures Updated4- COA RFP Certifications and Disclosures Updated.pdfpdf229 KB01/22/2024 01:11 PM
A- RFP Application Threshold Checklist A- RFP Application Threshold Checklist updated 1-22-24.pdfpdf184 KB01/22/2024 01:11 PM
B- Standard Solicitation Provisions and Instructions 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and TreatmentB- Standard Solicitation Provisions and Instructions 2024-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment.pdfpdf426 KB01/22/2024 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 4C - Scope of Work RFP 2023-001 HIV STI Testing and Treatment Scope of Work -.pdfpdf263 KB02/02/2024 02:24 PM
D - APH Client Eligibility RequirementsD - APH Client Eligibility Requirements.pdfpdf266 KB01/22/2024 01:12 PM
E- Social Services Combo Agreement Boiler w ExhibitsE- Social Services Combo Agreement Boiler w Exhibits.pdfpdf344 KB01/22/2024 01:12 PM
F - Applying for APH-Funded Opportunity PartnerGrants Instructions with ThresholdF - Applying for APH-Funded Opportunity PartnerGrants Instructions with Threshold.pdfpdf835 KB01/22/2024 01:13 PM
Website Links
DescriptionLink
Pre-Bid 1 & 2 Attendance https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Social%20Services/HIV%2C%20STI%20RFP%20Pre-Bid%20Meetings%20Attendance.xlsm
The Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm
Austin Public Health's Social Services Insurance Requirements https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Social%20Services/INSURANCE%20Requirements-%20Soc%20Serv%20contracts%20(Rev%2004-2019).pdf
APH Competition Website https://www.austintexas.gov/article/2024-001-hiv-sti-testing-and-treatment-rfp
Instructions on submitting final applications for funding in Partnergrants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV18GjVLjsE&ab_channel=APHPartnerGrants
Instructions on submitting Threshold reviews in PartnerGrants to apply for competitions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqHKPUlG4xo
City of Austin Fast-Track Cities https://www.austintexas.gov/article/austintravis-county-fast-track-cities
Pre-Bid Meeting Slides https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Social%20Services/Pre-bid%20Slides%202024-001%20HIV%20STI%20Testing%20and%20Treatment%20-.pdf
HIV, STI Testing and Treatment RFP Questions and Answers https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Social%20Services/RFP%202024-001%20HIV%2C%20STE%20Testing%20and%20Treatment%20Questions%20and%20Answers%202.9.pdf
Language Access Plan information https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/Downloads/Language-Access-Plan-508.pdf
National Coalition of STD Directors' guidelines for Doxy PEP treatment https://www.ncsddc.org/resource/doxy-as-sti-pep-tools-and-templates/
Contractor Resources - Public Health Follow-up https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/contractor/phfu
CDC Clinical Guidelines for STI and HIV Testing and Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf
DSHS HIV and STD Program Operating Procedures and Standards https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/pops
Status Neutral HIV Prevention and Care Practices https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/effective-interventions/prevent/status-neutral-hiv-prevention-and-care/index.html
APH/HRAU Rapid stART Standards of Care https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Rapid%20ART%20Service%20Standards%20Final_6_14_2023_v2.pdf
Austin HIV Planning Council Service Standards (see references to City of Austin General Funds) https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/GY23%20Austin%20TGA%20Service%20Standards%20Approved%201.23.23.pdf
Questions
Submitted DateQuestionAnswer
Feb 9, 2024 10:38 AMHow 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 AMWhat 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 AMWhich 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 AMIs 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 AMIs 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 AMFor 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 AMWhen 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.