City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP 2026-085

City of Laredo Solicits Contractor for Community Health Needs Assessment Services

The City of Laredo is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for its Health Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo, Purchasing Division (Health Department) - Scope of Work: - Lead a collaborative, community-centered CHNA process - Engage a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, public agencies, city departments, residents, and community organizations - Collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources (public health, socioeconomic, environmental, healthcare utilization) - Analyze data to identify health needs, disparities, service gaps, and community assets, with a focus on diverse and underserved populations - Develop evidence-based, actionable recommendations to inform the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and public health planning - Prepare and disseminate comprehensive reports, executive summaries, and public-facing materials in English and Spanish - Notable Requirements: - Culturally and linguistically appropriate community engagement - Use of mixed-method data collection (surveys, focus groups, interviews) - Alignment with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards - Consideration of technology readiness, emergency preparedness, and cross-border health issues - Local vendor preference applies (5% evaluation preference) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Required proposal attachments include a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Affidavit, and proposal document

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals for a contractor to draft and provide a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the Health Department. The CHNA will involve leading a collaborative, community-centered process engaging various stakeholders to assess health conditions, disparities, service gaps, and community assets. The assessment will build upon previous CHNA and City Health Assessments, incorporating updated data and additional requirements. The CHNA will support public health accreditation and inform the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

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