CRER #20810 Expanding Harm Reduction Services

Pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163.10(b), The New York State Department of Health is presenting the following summary of relevant circumstances, and material and substantial reasons why a competitive procurement was not feasible. The New York State Department of Health Expanding Harm Reduction Services has determined to award a Single Source Procurement to the existing 14 contractors to continue providing harm reduction interventions in community settings in New York State. This funding is directed toward people who use drugs within priority populations that are especially vulnerable to overdose and who have been historically marginalized and stigmatized by systems of care. Due to the specific circumstances of this procurement and the unique qualifications of the selected firm/entity, a competitive procurement was not feasible in this instance.

Procurement / Program Name Expanding Harm Reduction Services
Contractor Name(s) Multiple – See Attached List
Contract Period 7/1/2026-6/30/2028
Contract Number Multiple – See Attached List