Guilford County NC MUNIS #20094

Award for Implementation Partner Services for Infant Mortality Reduction in Guilford County

This opportunity involves Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health seeking an implementation partner to support Year 2 of a collective action framework to reduce infant mortality disparities in Guilford County, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health - Guilford County Purchasing Department (contracting office) - Awardee: - Root Cause Institute, Inc. - Services Requested: - Capacity building support for infant mortality reduction initiative - Project management and backbone organization reinforcement - Partnership development and management - Community engagement and intervention implementation - Performance measurement and reporting - Funding and Compliance: - Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Compliance with federal ARPA regulations required - 10% MWBE participation goal - Provider must be licensed in North Carolina and not debarred - Contract Details: - Initial one-year term, with options to renew for up to three additional years (total potential duration: four years) - Award value: $175,000 - Locations: - Place of performance: Guilford County, North Carolina - Contracting office: 201 South Greene Street, Greene Street Building, Basement-Suite 072, Greensboro, NC 27402 - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or physical products are involved; this is a service-based contract.

Description

Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide capacity building support for implementation of Year 2 of a collective action framework aimed at reducing infant mortality in Guilford County. The project focuses on advancing health equity, centering community engagement, strengthening the continuum of care from preconception to infant wellness, and promoting positive child development. The contract will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and includes a one-year initial term with options to renew for up to three additional years. The selected provider will work closely with Guilford County Public Health and Every Baby Guilford to manage partnerships, community engagement, intervention implementation, and performance measurement.

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