Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking proposals for ongoing emergency housing and intensive supports in Tompkins County, using opioid-settlement funds. The County describes the related A Place to Stay model as providing rapid housing, intensive case management, peer support, and other supports to promote housing stability and recovery for people experiencing homelessness, substance use, and co-occurring mental illness. This is a services solicitation for an opioid-crisis response, not a grant program.
Seeking one-stop system operator/coordinator. Maintain a coordinated, well-communicating network of workforce partners. Ensure regular, structured engagement between the one-stop system operator/coordinator and tcwdb leadership to keep system-wide service delivery aligned and issues surfaced early.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Tompkins County, NY. There is no evidence of sole source awards; this path is high risk and likely to delay the buy. Purchases over $20,000 trigger formal competition—use coops instead. If asked, confirm with the Purchasing Division; policy authorizes piggybacking under NY General Municipal Law §103.
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Tompkins County uses cooperative purchasing. Consider these primary, compliant options:
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Tomkins County Legislature Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting Transcript
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the rescheduling of the countywide minimum wage study follow-up and received an update on the New York State HHAP funding application for an emergency shelter project. Resolutions were passed to award the fall 2026 community celebration grants and tourism capital grants, including a negative declaration for the Dryden Rail Trail ADA accessibility improvements. Updates were provided on the county housing strategy, including the contract status of consultants, the launch of a dedicated project website, and ongoing data analysis efforts.
Health and Human Services Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed several key items, including the appointment of a representative to the Board of Health. Resolutions were passed for a budget adjustment regarding the Children's Single Point of Access and an appropriation for rabies post-exposure treatment biologicals due to an increase in rabies exposure incidents. The committee received updates on the county administrator's code plan and a briefing on the measles outbreak in neighboring counties, emphasizing vaccination and prevention. Additionally, the committee heard a presentation on potential collaborative stabilization initiatives and grant procurement strategies to support county services.
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Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee addressed several financial matters, including the approval of contingent fund appropriations for the Highway Department due to increased fuel costs and for the Whole Health Department to cover rabies post-exposure treatment biologicals. A resolution was passed to schedule a public hearing for the upcoming county budget and capital program. Additionally, the committee discussed the future transition to a centralized finance system, emphasizing the importance of a working group approach, the inclusion of specialized departments, and the evaluation of potential software solutions to improve financial processing.
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