Multnomah County #RIP-24-2027

Community-Based Fish Advisory Outreach and Education Services for Multnomah County

Multnomah County Health Department is seeking vendors to deliver community-based outreach and education services about fish advisories for the Lower Willamette River and Columbia Slough. - Government Buyer: - Multnomah County Health Department, Public Health Division, Environmental Health Services Program - Services Requested: - Co-create a workplan with County staff for outreach and education - Conduct outreach activities targeting Refugee, Immigrant, Migrant communities, subsistence fishers, and parents - Provide support services during outreach (food, childcare, meeting space) - Translate and distribute fish advisory materials in relevant languages - Promote fish advisory information at culturally specific events and through media - Train and integrate Traditional Health Workers into outreach efforts - Conduct listening sessions and coordinate with County specialists - Meet minimum outreach and engagement metrics - Contract Details: - Up to three vendors will be selected - Maximum total payment is $90,000 ($30,000 per vendor) - Funding allocation: $25,000 for Lower Willamette River outreach, $5,000 for Columbia Slough outreach - Unique Requirements: - Integration of Traditional Health Workers - Translation standards for advisory materials - Support services for participants - Compliance with insurance and business registration - Reporting requirements (mid-year and year-end summaries) - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a service-focused opportunity.

Description

Multnomah County Health Department seeks vendors to conduct community-based health outreach and education about the safety of eating local freshwater fish from the Lower Willamette River and Columbia Slough. The project involves co-creating a workplan, engaging impacted communities including Refugee, Immigrant, Migrant communities, and subsistence fishers, and promoting fish advisory materials through culturally specific events and media. Vendors will also provide support services such as food, childcare, and meeting spaces during outreach activities. The contract term is one year with an option to renew, and the county intends to award three vendors based on highest scores.

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