Description
The River Valley Regional Commission’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) seeks qualified providers to deliver evidence‑based wellness and health‑promotion programs (e.g., Tai Chi for Arthritis, Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self‑Management, Diabetes Self‑Management) to seniors and caregivers across 16 counties in southwest Georgia. The contract is a one‑year state‑funded award (July 1 2027 – June 30 2028) with two optional renewal years, and the total federal‑state funding available is approximately $38 K. Proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy format by Dec 17 2026; an optional offeror’s conference is scheduled for Nov 9 2026.
• Scope: Group‑based, evidence‑based wellness programs for adults 60+ and their caregivers.
• Geographic coverage: 16 counties (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster).
• Funding: $37,916 total, reimbursable on a unit‑cost basis; monthly invoicing required.
• Mandatory qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience delivering similar services (or 4 years serving older adults). Georgia business license required.
• Deliverables: Program delivery, data collection/reporting (DDS, pre/post surveys), monthly reports, compliance with OAA and state regulations.
• Evaluation criteria include experience, staff qualifications, financial stability, and program design.
• Contract start: July 1 2027; award announced Jan 25 2027.