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PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ROCKLAND FOR PROVIDE MULTI-SERVICE HUB SERVICES IN ROCKLAND COUNTY - $162,513 The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Catholic Community Services of Rockland for the provision of Multi-Service HUB Services to residents of Rockland County. This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy. The contract fills a need for: • On-site Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator provided through existing grant from Hunger Solutions New York through June 30, 2019. • Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, French-Creole) Case Management Services primarily in the areas of Haverstraw and Spring Valley • Assessment and Referral • Homelessness and Eviction Prevention • Utility Shut-off Prevention • Financial Literacy Services • Information and Referral • Immigration Legal Services • Emergency Assistance not available through government programs • Food Pantry • Community Garden • Demonstrated Successful Experience providing the above services to eligible individuals and families Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to: • Multi-lingual (English, Spanish, French-Creole) Case Management Services primarily in the areas of Haverstraw and Spring Valley (500)* • New Assessment and Referral (50)* • Homelessness and Eviction Prevention (136)* • Utility Shut-off Prevention (35)* • Financial Literacy Services • Information and Referral (300)* • Immigration Legal Services • Emergency Assistance not available through government programs • Food Pantry (1,500)* • Community Garden • Demonstrated Successful Experience providing the above services to eligible individuals and families *Minimum number to be served in 2016 This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes. Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services; shall respond to this notice no later than 3 PM on March 17, 2016 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community. Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements: • Experienced in providing the same or equivalent services • Be a 501 (c)3 • Be governed by a Board of Directors • Be up-to-date with all IRS filings • Be up-to-date with all NYS filings • Have a 2015 budget with Board approval • Be fiscally sound • Have a Non-discrimination Policy • Have a Conflict of Interest Policy • Maintain program records for the purpose of an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request • Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served • Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.
