DHHS is seeking an experienced, and capable entity to provide the Program utilizing volunteers and/or paid staff (“Staff”). The Program develops a one-on-one relationship and regular monitoring of Clients’ overall health status on a non-sectarian basis. The County’s intent is to help isolated seniors establish and/or maintain positive emotional well-being.

The County intends to award one (1) contract under this Request for Proposals (RFP). The total estimated Fiscal Year 2026 compensation for the contract resulting from this Solicitation is approximately $124,351. The County makes no guarantee of a specific compensation amount. All compensation payable under any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to and contingent upon the State and County’s appropriation and encumbrance of funding for this Program described in this solicitation.

In the event the County receives additional funding for services requested under this solicitation, the County reserves the right to expand the existing scope of services for the resulting contract. Such additional services are not guaranteed and will only be requested if funds for additional services are appropriated and encumbered by the County. These expanded services may be added during negotiations or added via an amendment to the Contract.

The entity who is awarded a contract resulting from this RFP, herein after referred to as the “Contractor”, must provide the services required by the County based on the Scope of Services stated in this RFP and its resulting contract.