Senior Volunteer Services: Sierra County

The State of New Mexico is awarding a sole‑source contract to Sierra Joint Office on Aging to administer senior volunteer programs in Sierra County for a ten‑month period. The contractor will manage three AmeriCorps Seniors programs—Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and Care Companion—providing recruitment, placement, supervision, compliance, and reporting services in accordance with federal and state regulations. The total contract value is $77,500 and includes detailed reporting, invoice, and record‑retention requirements. • Manage and deliver 2,088 Foster Grandparent hours, 4,176 Senior Companion hours, and 1,044 Care Companion hours (total 7,308 volunteer service hours). • Provide quarterly and semi‑annual narrative reports, monthly reimbursement invoices, and maintain six‑year documentation for audit. • Ensure compliance with AmeriCorps Seniors guidelines, conduct background checks, execute MOUs with volunteer stations, and achieve stipulated volunteer‑satisfaction and retention metrics.