Career Services Contract Extension for Job-Plus Program Transition

Human Resources Administration (HRA) Career Services (CS) is requesting a Negotiated Acquisition Extension (NAE) with BronxWorks, Inc. for continuity of Job-Plus Services for the period from 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2027. BronxWorks, Inc.

is a Job Plus provider who provides career services to all working-age residents, who may have varying levels of job-readiness, by providing client intake, enrollment, assessment, orientation, career planning and engagement, job readiness, job search assistance and training referrals for educational and social support services, and mental health support.

Currently, DSS/HRA is reviewing the entire program and will issue a concept paper which would memorialize the changes to the program. Considering the importance and size of the Job Plus program, additional time is needed to finalize the program changes and issue the Concept Paper before the competitive solicitation can released in late Fiscal Year 2026.

NYC Young Men s Initiative (YMI) will fund BronxWorks Inc., a Jobs Plus provider, unit June 30, 2027. The proposed NAE is needed for the minimum time necessary to meet the need to ensure an appropriate transition of the program to potential new awardees. Procurement and award are in accordance with PPB Rule Section 3-04 (b)(2)(iii) for the reasons set forth herein.

This NAE is for an existing contract as part of the FY-26 HHS Timely Registration. Under this NAE the incumbent vendor will continue to provide Career Services for HRA clients without interruption until a new RFP is processed. Currently, the concept paper is in drafting stage. Vendor: BronxWorks Inc. (60 East Tremont Avenue) Selection method: Negotiated Acquisition