The purpose of this RFI is to acquire information regarding the interest and capabilities of vendors that can create a customizable mobile application geared toward enhancing NYS DOCCS employee’s wellness. The need for such service stems from the necessity to preserve the health and well-being of all employees in the most streamlined and efficient manner.

This app should be comprehensive enough to allow staff to access a variety of services independently while maintaining confidentiality. Features requested should include but not limited to; anonymous self-assessment tools, wellness toolkit, suicide prevention, therapist finder specific to NYS, vetted providers, peer and chaplain support, telehealth capabilities, physical fitness, online trainings and webinars, live 24/7 tech support for emergencies as well as content updates as needed. Proposed wellness program and services should be based on evidence-based practice and research data that has proven to show positive results of such mobile app when utilized by correctional staff.

Interested entities experienced and capable of providing an all-encompassing wellness mobile application geared specifically for corrections should respond to this RFI by sending the information requested in Section 4 and Attachment A. Data from other correctional agencies showing efficacy may be included.

This RFI is an inquiry only. No contract or agreement will be made from the results of this RFI.

Responding to this RFI is entirely voluntary and will in no way affect NYS DOCCS’ consideration of any proposal submitted in response to a subsequent solicitation.