Public Health Systems Transformation (PHST) Partnership

The Public Health Systems Transformation (PHST) Partnership is a state-wide contract designed to support comprehensive transformation of governmental public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems in Wisconsin. The vehicle enables the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) to provide critical advisory services and implementation support for public health initiatives. Key services include convening local health departments, developing strategic approaches, implementing solution-focused workgroups, crafting communications about public health needs, and ensuring proper federal grant management practices. The contract focuses on collaborative efforts to strengthen and modernize Wisconsin's public health systems through structured engagement and targeted interventions.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and is funded entirely through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants, with a total contract value of $200,000. The performance period spans from January 6, 2025, to November 1, 2027, covering the state of Wisconsin. WALHDAB serves as the prime contractor, with an approved indirect cost rate of 7.50%. The contract requires quarterly written updates, monthly verbal communications, semiannual reporting, and annual capacity planning discussions. All public communications must be reviewed and approved by DHS, ensuring alignment with federal funding requirements and maintaining strict compliance with grant stipulations.