The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC) announces the opening of its Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the direct purchase of services for Fiscal Year 2027 (Oct.1, 2026 – Sept. 30, 2027).
AAATC requests applications from organizations and businesses that provide services on a direct purchase basis to individuals eligible to receive services under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965.
Application Process
Interested parties should complete the RFP interest form through the United Way of Tarrant County’s website portal linked below. AAATC will review submissions and invite selected organizations to submit a full vendor application. A limited number of in-home and supportive service vendors will be designated. Submission of the RFP Interest Form does not guarantee selection.
Important Dates
- Application release: July 8, 2026
- Application deadline: July 17, 2026
- Awardees informed: Aug. 28, 2026
- Funding period: Oct.1, 2026 – Sept.30, 2026
Eligibility
Organizations eligible to apply include private non-profits, private for-profits, and local city-county governmental entities capable of meeting service delivery requirements under direct purchase of service procedures. Debarred or suspended parties are ineligible. Proof of liability insurance (minimum $1 million) will be required prior to finalized agreements.
About the Program
The Area Agency on Aging Direct Purchase of Services program promotes the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system to meet the needs of older individuals (age 60 or older) and their caregivers. Direct purchase of service is a contracting methodology for the purchase of services on a client-by-client basis in lieu of annualized contracting or a fixed-sum basis. It is a procurement methodology which provides flexibility in the purchasing of services for participants in federal Title III Programs.
About the AAATC
The AAATC serves older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. As part of a network of 629 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide, one of 28 in the state of Texas, and the only one in Texas that is part of a United Way, we connect people with the resources they need to thrive – independently, if possible. All Area Agency on Aging services are provided at no cost to those who need them.
For questions regarding the vendor process, email katrine.white@unitedwaytarrant.org.