Multnomah County #RIP-171-2026

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services for Black Youth and Families in East Multnomah County

This opportunity from the Multnomah County Health Department seeks a qualified community partner to deliver chronic disease prevention and health promotion services for Black youth and families in East Multnomah County and Rockwood. - Government Buyer: Multnomah County Health Department, Public Health Division - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are named; this is a programmatic services contract - Services Requested: - Operate a 15-week farmers market in Rockwood, including produce prescription and community-supported agriculture administration - Coordinate the annual Gresham Juneteenth celebration, including full programming and vendor/volunteer recruitment - Implement integrated chronic disease and violence prevention programs, including substance use prevention, cooking demonstrations, community walks, and safety workshops - Support local Black/African American/African Immigrant farmers and food distributors - Identify and implement policy, systems, and environmental changes to address health disparities - Unique Requirements: - Minimum 8-10 years of active engagement in the ACHIEVE Coalition - At least 7 years of experience operating a farmers market in Rockwood - Documented history of leading Juneteenth celebrations in the area - Deep community ties, demonstrated cultural competence, and a proven track record in the targeted service area - Estimated contract value: Not to exceed $250,000 over a 5-year period - Place of Performance: East Multnomah County, Rockwood, and Gresham, Oregon

Description

Multnomah County is seeking a qualified community partner to advance health equity for Black youth and families in East County. The partner will operate a farmers market, coordinate the Juneteenth celebration, and implement integrated chronic disease and violence prevention programs. The scope includes supporting local farmers, promoting culturally relevant healthy food access, and fostering community cohesion through mentorship and workforce development. The contract emphasizes long-term community engagement and requires extensive experience in the targeted service area.

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