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DAS outlines lighter FY25–26 RFP cycle, emphasizes Dignity Fund needs assessment
Summary
DAS staff told the commission the department will issue seven RFPs in the 2025–26 cycle and process 10 renewals covering 27 grant agreements, prioritizing the Dignity Fund community needs assessment and related program planning.
The San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) told the commission on Sept. 3 that the department will issue seven request‑for‑proposals (RFPs) in the fiscal‑year 2025–26 procurement cycle and seek renewal for 10 existing programs covering 27 grant agreements.
Why it matters: DAS manages Dignity Fund procurements and uses its community needs assessment to guide which programs are procured or renewed. The department said this year’s lighter procurement load is intentional to accommodate a citywide needs assessment that will inform a four‑year funding cycle.
Emmy Miller, contracts manager in HSA’s Office of Contract Management, and Maceo Person of DAS’s Office of Community Partnerships presented the schedule. They said the seven RFPs will focus on nutrition and wellness, housing supports and caregiver programs. DAS staff highlighted the following programs and procurement approaches:
- Nutrition supportive services for healthy outcomes (administered by Project Open Hand): medically tailored meals and groceries serving approximately 500 older adults and adults with disabilities who are managing chronic health conditions. - Temporary respite caregiver support (Institute on Aging): assessments, caregiver skill‑building and voucher supports to reduce burnout. - Area Agency/ADRC services: at least one ADRC per supervisorial district plus two citywide, population‑specific ADRCs serving LGBTQ+ older adults and people with disabilities. - LGBTQ+ mental health connections and technology support (Curry Senior Center has administered prior services): a pilot shifted toward in‑person therapy as demand moved away from telehealth. - Legal services renewals: seven nonprofits providing eviction prevention, benefits retention and end‑of‑life planning. - RAD supportive services (HomeRise): outreach, short‑term case management and referrals for specific affordable housing sites (1750 McAllister and 666 Ellis Street). - Sole‑source support for veterans’ legal and housing assistance (Swords to Plowshares).
Maceo Person said the department scheduled fewer RFPs (seven vs. roughly 24 in a previous year) so staff can focus on the Dignity Fund community needs assessment (CNA). Emmy Miller said RFPs for new four‑year terms are being released earlier in the cycle to secure agreement certification before a July 1, 2026 term start date; renewals are scheduled later to allow program monitoring and due diligence.
Commissioners asked whether renewals require new procurements. Staff replied that renewals for current contractors do not go out again if existing procurement authority remains valid; renewals assume satisfactory program performance and confirmed budget availability. The department said the budget team confirms funding before RFP release.
Ending: DAS staff said they will bring grant agreements and any necessary sole‑source waivers to the commission for approval following awards and negotiations.
