Guilford County NC MUNIS #20097

Collective Action Evaluation Partner for Reducing Infant Mortality Disparities (RFP)

The Guilford County Purchasing Department in Greensboro, North Carolina, is soliciting proposals for a contract to provide evaluation support services for a collective action strategic plan aimed at reducing infant mortality disparities by 50% by 2026. The contract will be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and requires the provider to be licensed in North Carolina and not debarred from federal contracts. The awarded vendor will work closely with Guilford County Public Health and the community partner EBG to develop and implement an evaluation plan for a five-year collective impact initiative focused on maternal and infant health equity. The scope includes creating data collection and tracking processes, quarterly and annual reporting, and publishing findings. The contract term is initially one year with up to three one-year renewal options, totaling up to four years. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation with a 10% goal and requires good faith efforts to include minority businesses. The vendor must have experience in public health research and evaluation, particularly in projects addressing racial disparities and maternal health. No specific OEMs or product part numbers are involved as this is a services contract. The place of performance is Guilford County, NC, with the buyer being the Guilford County Purchasing Department located at 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC.

Description

Request for proposals from qualified firms to provide evaluation support for the implementation of a collective action strategic plan aiming to reduce infant mortality disparities in Guilford County by 50% by 2026. The contract will be paid with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and is for an initial one-year term with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, totaling up to four years.

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