Guilford County NC MUNIS #20096

Award for Race Equity Systems Change Support in Perinatal Health – Guilford County, NC

This opportunity involves Guilford County's initiative to address racial and health inequities in perinatal health through professional services: - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health - Vendors and OEMs: - Awarded vendor: Riott For Change, LLC - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are involved; this is a professional services contract - Products/Services Requested: - Systems change support to eliminate racial and health inequities in perinatal health - Up to 5 race equity trainings and up to 3 in-depth trainings for healthcare institutions - Facilitation and support for health equity teams within healthcare organizations - Organizational assessments and technical assistance - Ongoing support for continuous quality improvement and institutionalization of equitable practices - Notable Requirements: - Provider must be licensed in North Carolina and not debarred from federal contracts - Emphasis on MWBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) participation with a 10% goal - Strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations - Project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Services are structured in phases over multiple years, with annual renewals possible - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years (total potential duration: four years) - Place of Performance: - Guilford County, North Carolina, with the contracting office at 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC

Description

Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide systems change support for eliminating racial and health inequities in perinatal health in Guilford County. The project involves facilitating race equity trainings and working with healthcare institutions to identify and change policies, practices, and procedures that create discrimination and implicit bias against Black and Brown birthing people and families. The contract will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and is initially for one year with options to renew for up to four years. The scope includes training, technical assistance, and support for health equity teams within healthcare institutions.

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