Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002918

Hawaii DOH Seeks Statewide Lead Screening, Testing, and Education Services Contractor

The Hawaii Department of Health is seeking a contractor to deliver statewide, community-based lead screening, testing, outreach, and education services targeting children under 6, pregnant people, and families facing barriers to care. - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii Department of Health, Family Health Services Division, HI-CLPPP (Hawaii Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Community-based point-of-care capillary lead screening and testing for children ages 6 months through 6 years - Lead exposure education, risk screening, and testing for pregnant people - Development and distribution of culturally responsive educational materials for families and partner organizations - Coordination and execution of lead testing events at mobile clinics, preschools, pediatric offices, shelters, FQHCs, and community clinics - Training and technical assistance for FQHCs, pediatric offices, and community clinics to build lead screening/testing capacity - Coordination with Department of Health Public Health Nurses for confirmatory venous testing and follow-up - Support for Department of Health-led investigations in homes, shelters, or community settings with suspected lead exposure - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be accessible to underserved and high-barrier populations, including those facing transportation, language, or geographic isolation - Culturally responsive educational materials and outreach are required - Mobile clinic deployment and flexible event coordination are emphasized - Comprehensive documentation and reporting of all activities, outcomes, and barriers per Department of Health and HI-CLPPP requirements - Support for evaluation, sustainability planning, and capacity building for ongoing lead prevention efforts

Description

This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide community-based lead screening, testing, outreach, education, training, and follow-up support services for children ages 6 months through 6 years, pregnant people, and families facing barriers to care. Services include point-of-care capillary testing, family education, testing events in community settings, coordination with public health nurses for confirmatory testing, training for health clinics, and support for investigation and response efforts related to elevated blood lead levels. The contractor must document and report project activities, referrals, training, outcomes, barriers, and recommendations according to Department of Health requirements. The goal is to decrease disparities in blood lead levels and improve testing and reporting rates for at-risk children and pregnant people statewide in Hawaii.

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