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NYC Health Department Seeks Contractors to Lead Community Emergency Networks for Public Health Preparedness

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking up to six contractors to lead Community Emergency Networks (CENs) that will strengthen public health emergency preparedness and response across eight high-vulnerability zones in New York City. - Government Buyer: - New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response - Scope of Work: - Lead and coordinate Community Emergency Networks (CENs) in designated NYC zones - Focus on hyperlocal preparedness, response planning, coalition building, emergency planning, training, communication, and coordination with city agencies - Serve areas with at least one Highest Vulnerability census tract per CDC's Social Vulnerability Index - Contractors will coordinate community-based service providers, including nonprofits, businesses, congregations, clinics, associations, and individual leaders - Products/Services Requested: - Community Emergency Network Leadership and Coordination (up to 6 contractors) - No specific part numbers or OEMs; services-based opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Performance-based contracts with deliverables tied to coalition building, emergency planning, and community engagement - Annual funding up to $60,000 per contractor - Participation goals for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) as per NYC Administrative Code Section 6-129 - Place of Performance: - Eight NYC zones: Eastern Brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, Southern Bronx, Southeastern Manhattan, Northern Manhattan, Rockaway Peninsula Queens, Southeastern Queens, North and East Shore Staten Island - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified organizations capable of leading and coordinating these networks

Description

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking up to six qualified contractors to lead Community Emergency Networks (CENs) aimed at enhancing emergency mitigation in New York City. These networks will focus on hyperlocal preparedness, response planning, and coordination among community service providers during all phases of emergencies. The selected contractors will work with the Agency's Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response under the Community Preparedness Program. The contract duration is six years, from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2033, with an estimated procurement value of $2,160,000.

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