Regional Disability Health Clinic Program (RDHCP) Request for Application

OPWDD is issuing the attached Regional Disability Health Clinic Program (RDHCP) Request for Applications (RFA). The goal of this grant opportunity is to improve health care for people with developmental disabilities by increasing access to care and better coordinating and integrating services. The RDHCP will provide grants in support of capital projects to expand access to quality health care for people with developmental disabilities by reducing accessibility barriers and increasing access to healthcare services, including medical, dental and other physical health services such as those provided at Article 16 Clinics (e.g., dental, medical, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology) and Article 28 Clinics (e.g. medical, dental, nursing). This opportunity is available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and can be found by searching forSFS Event ID: OPD-RDHC-1. Applicants interested in participating in this program must apply via SFS. This RFA and related documents, including Q&A and Addenda, will also be posted on both the NYS OPWDD Procurement Opportunities website athttps://opwdd.ny.gov/procurement-opportunitiesand on the NYS Contract Reporter (NYSCR) website athttps://www.nyscr.ny.gov/. Date: October 10, 2025: Issuance of Responses to Questions (Please see attached Addendum 2) OPWDD is issuing the attached Addendum 2 to the RFA cited above. The following revision has been made:  OPWDD’s Response to Bidder Questions (Q&A) is issued and attached to this addendum. NOTE: Applicants must sign and submit Addendum 2 as part of their application. Important Dates -Updated on September 26, 2025 Minimum Qualifications: Per Section 1.3.1 of the RFA, the Applicant must be a: 1.3.1.1.1. Clinic Treatment Facility certified or licensed under Article 16 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL), 1.3.1.1.2. Diagnostic and Treatment Center licensed under Article 28 of the Public Health Law (PHL), excluding end-stage renal disease facilities and ambulatory surgery centers, 1.3.1.1.3. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) licensed under Article 28 of the Public Health Law (PHL), RFA OPD-2025-49 6 of 27 Regional Disability Health Clinics Program 1.3.1.1.4. Rural Health Center (RHC) licensed under Article 28 of the Public Health Law (PHL), or 1.3.1.1.5. Hospital extension clinic (off-campus site) licensed under Article 28 of the Public Health Law (PHL). 1.3.1.2. The Applicant must be a not-for-profit organization. 1.3.1.3. The Applicant must provide a current, valid copy of a New York State Operating Certificate for the relevant Article 16 or 28 location. 1.3.1.4. The Applicant must not be on the OPWDD Early Alert list (https://opwdd.ny.gov/providers/early-alert). 1.3.1.5. The Applicant must prequalify through the Statewide Financial System (SFS) by the application due date and time. NOTE:Applicationsmustbe submitted in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) by the due date and time.Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications 24 to 48 hours prior to the due dateto avoid the risk of ineligibility resulting from unanticipated delays or other computer or technical problems. See Section 8.4 of the RFA for additional details. Information on SFSRegistrationandPrequalificationare available on the NYS Grants Management website. To obtain a copy of the Technical and Administrative Attachment in Word please visit SFS or the NYS Contract Reporter. or or email[email protected]. For assistance with your application and any questions regarding SFS, contact the SFS Help Desk at 518-457-7717 or[email protected]. Please send all other communications to[email protected].