Single Source Procurement: Healthy Eating and Active Living by Design

Single Source Procurement: Healthy Eating and Active Living by Design (HEALD) Pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163.10(b), The New York State Department of Health is presenting the following summary of relevant circumstances, and material and substantial reasons why a competitive procurement was not feasible.

The New York State Department of Health has made a determination to issue a Single Source Procurement to temporarily extend contract(s) C024250 - C024261 with multiple contractors (see attached list). The Healthy Heart Program funds 12 Healthy Eating and Active Living by Design (HEALD) contractors. The Healthy Heart Program works to reduce heart disease (the number one killer) and its risk factors, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, physical inactivity, and poor diet. The HEALD contracts are designed to increase opportunities for physical activity and healthful eating to reduce New Yorkers' risk for heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

Contractors were awarded contract(s) as a result of the competitive procurement process. This is a twelve-month extension of the contract(s) under the same terms, conditions, and pricing authorized under the existing contract(s). The single source extension period will allow for the continuation of critical services pending outcome of a new competitive procurement to obtain these services.

Procurement / Program Name Healthy Eating and Active Living by Design
Contractor Name(s) Multiple Contractors - See Attached List
Contract Period Twelve-Month Extension (04/1/2014 - 03/31/2015)
Contract Number C024250 - C024261