Cecil County Opengov #CCHD-2027-006

Cecil County Community Health Worker Workforce and Navigation Services

Cecil County Health Department is seeking community-serving organizations to strengthen Community Health Worker services for Cecil County residents. - Government buyer: Maryland Department of Health, Cecil County Health Department, Procurement; contact named: Lorayne Varaly. - Requested service: Hire, supervise, and evaluate Community Health Workers (CHWs) who provide non-clinical navigation to health care, supportive services, and community resources. - Work may include assessments and follow-up, referrals, outreach, approved health education, and documentation; perinatal navigation may be included where applicable. - Each organization may propose up to two CHWs. Up to eight contracts may be awarded. - Funding and allowable costs: Funding is capped at $62,500 per CHW for the contract period and may cover hiring costs, salary and fringe, cell phones, and mileage reimbursement. Indirect costs are not allowable. - Eligibility and notable requirements: Proposals are sought from organizations serving Cecil County. CHWs are expected to support residents facing social and environmental barriers to access. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified; this is a service opportunity.

Description

The Cecil County Health Department is seeking proposals from Cecil County community-serving organizations to hire Community Health Workers into navigation roles. CHWs will support clients facing social and environmental factors that make it harder to access health care, supportive services, and community resources. The project aims to strengthen the local CHW workforce and improve access to care and resource navigation. Multiple proposals are accepted, and up to eight contracts may be awarded.

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