Opportunity
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20303
Healthcare Systems Change Implementation Partner for Infant Mortality Reduction in Guilford County
Posted
March 12, 2026
Respond By
April 07, 2026
Identifier
20303
NAICS
541611, 541618
Guilford County is seeking a Healthcare Systems Change Implementation Partner to support efforts to reduce infant mortality, with a focus on addressing racial disparities: - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health - Guilford County Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Capacity building, assessment, research, strategy development, implementation, and accountability coaching for Years 6-10 of a collective action framework - Emphasis on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality - Services include project management and culturally responsive, community-driven solutions - Contract Structure: - Initial one-year agreement with options to renew annually for up to three additional years (total of four years) - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in healthcare systems change and project management - Strong track record in culturally responsive and community-driven solutions - 15% aspirational goal for MWBE (Minority and Women Business Enterprise) participation; good faith efforts required - Mandatory insurance and E-Verify compliance - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; procurement is for professional consulting services - Opportunity is open to large and small business consulting providers, including compliance and general consulting services
Description
Guilford County is soliciting proposals for a Healthcare Systems Change Implementation Partner to support the implementation of Years 6-10 of a collective action framework aimed at reducing infant mortality in the county. The selected provider will work with the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services and the Every Baby Guilford program to build capacity, assess challenges, develop strategies, and implement interventions to reduce racial disparities in infant mortality. The contract will initially be for one year with options to renew for up to four additional years. The scope includes project management, community engagement, strategy development, capacity building, and accountability coaching.