Guilford County NC MUNIS #20302

Evaluation and Capacity Building Services for Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative

Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, is seeking a qualified firm to serve as the Collective Action Evaluation Partner for a multi-year initiative to reduce infant mortality and address racial disparities in Guilford County, NC. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health - Guilford County Purchasing Department (contracting office) - Scope of Work: - Provide capacity building and evaluation services for Years 6-10 of the collective action framework (Every Baby Guilford program) - Develop and implement an evaluation plan - Collect and analyze data at systems, community, and individual levels - Produce quarterly, annual, and final reports on progress, challenges, and outcomes - Support publication of final project results - Products/Services Requested: - Collective Action Evaluation Services (no specific part numbers) - Capacity building support for public health initiatives - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in public health research and evaluation, especially in maternal health and health disparity reduction - Proven track record in collective impact evaluation and capacity building - Compliance with MWBE participation goals (aspirational 15%) - Robust insurance coverage required - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - The opportunity is open to firms with expertise in public health evaluation and collective action frameworks

Description

Guilford County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide capacity building support for implementation of Years 6-10 of a collective action framework aimed at reducing infant mortality in Guilford County. The selected provider will work with the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, and the Every Baby Guilford program to coordinate and evaluate the collective action strategy launched in 2021. The scope includes developing and implementing an evaluation plan, collecting and analyzing data, and providing quarterly and annual reports. The contract will be for one year with the option to renew for three additional years, totaling up to four years.

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