City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP 2026-085 Addendum 1

City of Laredo Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Solicitation

This opportunity from the City of Laredo seeks a contractor to conduct a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the Health Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Purchasing Division - City of Laredo Health Department - Scope of Work: - Lead a collaborative, community-centered process to develop a CHNA - Engage stakeholders and community members through surveys, focus groups, and interviews - Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources (public health, socioeconomic, environmental, healthcare utilization) - Identify population health disparities, service gaps, and community assets - Apply a health equity lens and conduct comparative and lifespan analyses - Develop evidence-informed recommendations addressing health needs, service gaps, technology readiness, emergency preparedness, and cross-border health - Prepare and disseminate comprehensive CHNA reports, executive summaries, public-facing materials (English and Spanish), and data packages - Requirements: - Must build upon previous CHNA and City Health Assessments - Update relevant indicators and metrics - Align with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) 2026 standards - Provide translation, accessibility, and accommodation services for diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency and disabilities - Deliverables: - Final integrated CHNA report - Supporting materials and presentations - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified firms - Estimated contract value: $200,000–$250,000 - Period of performance: 18 months, with completion and final deliverables due by the end of the project

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 a comprehensive, collaborative, and community-centered process to assess population health, identify disparities, service gaps, and community assets, and support the development of a Community Health Improvement Plan. The project includes data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and deliverables aligned with Public Health Accreditation Board standards. The anticipated project budget is between $200,000 and $250,000, with an 18-month timeline from January 2027 through June 2028.

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