Ryan White Part A Planning Council Support

The City of New Haven is seeking a contractor to provide independent Planning Council support services for the New Haven & Fairfield Counties EMA Planning Council. The selected contractor will provide administrative, technical, and logistical support to enable the Planning Council to perform its federally mandated responsibilities. The initial contract is for a 7-month period, with two additional one-year contracts intended to follow. The contractor will be responsible for providing support to the Planning Council and its committees, ensuring Planning Council decision-making authority remains independent, and avoiding conflicts of interest related to funding allocation decisions. The contractor will also be required to maintain clear operational separation between recipient administrative functions and Planning Council planning functions. Some key responsibilities of the Planning Council include: • Determining service priorities • Allocating Part A resources • Developing a comprehensive plan for HIV services • Assessing service needs • Establishing methods for obtaining community input The City of New Haven is committed to promoting the economic health and well-being of its residents and encourages contractors to recruit New Haven residents and give them preference for any new positions that result from the performance of this contract. The contractor will be required to provide a detailed work plan, budget, and budget narrative, and to demonstrate experience working with diverse and HIV-affected communities. The contractor will also be required to provide references and to undergo a financial review to ensure they have the financial capacity to successfully undertake and complete the proposed project.