San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013417

Retrospective Epidemiological Study of Tijuana River Valley Chemical Pollution Impacts

The County of San Diego is seeking a research team to assess health effects associated with historical chemical pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. - Government buyer: County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services; Department of Purchasing and Contracting. - Procurement: One retrospective epidemiological study service; no products, part numbers, or OEMs are identified. - Study work: Analyze de-identified mortality, cancer registry, hospital discharge, and Census data; connect health records to high, medium, and low exposure zones; and assess historical rates, trends, geographic patterns, and exposure-response relationships. - Key requirements and deliverables: Obtain at least three Data Use Agreements and required IRB approvals; protect data in compliance with HIPAA; perform geocoding, statistical and sensitivity analyses, and quality checks; provide quarterly progress reports, a study protocol and analysis plan, draft and final reports, clean datasets, data dictionaries, a completeness assessment, and presentation materials. - Purpose: Identify health outcomes and findings that could inform a future long-term health panel study. - Term and estimated value: 15-month base period, with possible extensions totaling 1–6 additional months; estimated value is $200,000–$250,000.

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes for a Tijuana River Valley chemical pollution impact investigation retrospective epidemiological study. The scope is described in the RFQ packet, and the County anticipates an initial contract term of 15 months. The County estimates the cost of services for the full contract term at $200,000 to $250,000. Quotes are due October 30, 2026, before 5:00 p.m.

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