CAS Assessments

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) submitted the Contract Reporter Exemption Request (CRER) #OPD01-0000563-3660243 to the Officeof the State Comptroller (OSC). This CRER was approved on May 15, 2026, exempting OPWDD from advertising this procurement opportunity in the NYS Contract Reporter. This ad is being placed to notify the public that the procurement opportunity described below has been awarded to Maximus, Inc. Description of Services Maximus will administer the OPWDD state-approved functional needs assessments to individuals that have been deemed programmatically eligible for OPWDD support/services and that are seeking, or are enrolled in, the OPWDD Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. In accordance with state regulation NYCRR 14 §§ 636-1.6 and NY Soc. Serv. §366(7)(f), OPWDD is required to perform a functional needs assessment for anyone applying for or receiving services approved, authorized, funded or certified by OPWDD. This contract will provide assessments for individuals 18 years old or older.