California eProcure #26-10016

California Tobacco Prevention Program Seeks Nonprofit to Operate Statewide Educational Materials Clearinghouse

This opportunity is for qualified nonprofit agencies to operate and maintain a statewide tobacco prevention educational materials clearinghouse for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). - Government Buyer: - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP) - Centralized Contract Services Unit - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified public or private nonprofit agencies. - Key Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of a statewide tobacco prevention information and resources clearinghouse - Development, updating, and dissemination of culturally and linguistically tailored educational materials (8-10 new materials and 5-10 revisions annually) - Fulfillment of approximately 6,000 quit kits annually (English and Spanish) - Fulfillment of 50,000-60,000 STAKE Act kits and laminated adhesive signs annually for retailers and funded projects - Management of materials distribution and fulfillment for local and state tobacco prevention entities - Technical assistance and training (4-6 trainings annually, 50-100 hours of support, 200 technical assistance instances) - Evaluation and reporting, including data collection, surveys, and needs assessments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Materials must be high-quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and available in multiple languages - Proposers must demonstrate expertise in project management, materials development, cultural responsiveness, and technical assistance - Strict certification of non-acceptance of tobacco, cannabis, or e-cigarette industry funds during the contract period - Services must align with the Tobacco Education Research Oversight Committee (TEROC) Master Plan - Targeted outreach to diverse populations, including American Indian tribes, African American/Black, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, rural, and low-income communities - Estimated contract value: up to $4,312,883 - Staffing requirements include a Project Director (75-100% FTE) and an Evaluator (5% FTE)

Description

The California Department of Public Health/California Tobacco Prevention Program (CDPH/CTPP) is seeking one qualified public or private nonprofit agency to operate and maintain a statewide tobacco prevention educational materials clearinghouse. The selected agency will be responsible for creating, managing, and coordinating access to high-quality educational materials that are culturally relevant and appropriate for diverse populations. Key services include development and preparation of multilingual prevention materials, technical assistance in the creation and adaptation of educational resources, and management of materials distribution and fulfillment services with local and state tobacco prevention entities. The goal is to ensure community programs have consistent access to accurate and appropriate resources to strengthen tobacco use prevention education and outreach throughout California.

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