ESBD_482018_1770143967110_Q&A Document 1.pdf

Questions & Answers - 1

Solicitation 2601-001 - Strategic Planning Services

Buying Organization Travis County Healthcare District dba Central Health

No Question/Answer Question Date

Q1 Question: Qualitative Component

For the Qualitative component (page 20 of RFP), is there an estimated number of key informant interviews and focus groups that Central Health is expecting?

Answer: Central Health will ideally facilitate introductions and warm hand-offs. It is expected that at least one focus group will be conducted in Spanish. We anticipate a need for 4-6 focus groups, to achieve code and meaning saturation (in combination with community conversations, interviews, and surveys). We will support with warm handoffs in Spanish. Please include translation and interpretation in the proposed budget for the in-person qualitative events (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews, community conversations) and the initial survey, not including translating survey responses.

01/22/2026

Q2 Question: Page 15, Section V.A. “Proposal Format.”

Section states: "All Proposals, electronic or printed, must delineate each section.”

Can Central Health please specify names/titles of the sections the proposal should be broken into?

Answer: Please break in to sections in alignment with the structure and requirements of the RFP, being sure to address each deliverable in the scope of work.

01/26/2026

Q3 Question: Page 15, Section V.B.1. Proposal Organization

Do the (optional) Table of Contents and the (optional) Proposal Summary count towards the 40 page maximum?

Answer: No, the (optional) Table of Contents and the (optional) Proposal Summary do not count towards the 40 page maximum.

01/26/2026

Q4 Question: RFP 2601-001

Incumbent? Is there currently an incumbent vendor or service provider responsible for the existing solution, and if so, could you provide any relevant details about their involvement?

Answer: Yes, Guidehouse

01/28/2026

Q5 Question: RFP 2601-001

Beyond the state and federal minimum wage, is there a prevailing wage, living wage ordinance, local mandated wage, or contract-specific wage?

Answer: Yes, Austin has a living wage requirement which can be researched.

It is recommended that interested Proposers research the City of Austin and Travis

County requirements.

02/03/2026

Q6 Question: RFP 2601-001

What was the amount spent on this contract last year?

Answer: This question cannot be answered at this time. Please provide your rates on your submitted proposal.

02/03/2026

No Question/Answer Question Date

Q7 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is there an MBE/WBE requirement?

Answer: Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort and asks such of its Contractors and Consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents (i.e. inclusion of

HSP Plan Requirements and Goals).

02/03/2026

Q8 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health please confirm that responses which include larger content such as resumes, transition, staffing, and training plans may be provided in an Exhibits tab-apart from page maximum?

Answer: Resumes DO COUNT against the listed page limit. Larger content as described are at the Proposer’s discretion and will count against the page limit.

02/03/2026

Q9 Question: RFP 2601-001

What is the budget of this solicitation?

Answer: We do not provide Budgets for your solution in advance, we request you provide us with your proposed budget.

02/03/2026

Q10 Question: RFP 2601-001

BidNet is not working, what do I do?

Answer: Central Health staff cannot help with technical issues occurring on the BidNet platform.

Proposers must contact BidNet at support@bidnet.com or 800-835-4603 to resolve the issue.

02/03/2026

Q11 Question: RFP 2601-001

When is the contract scheduled for award?

Answer: Awards are generally made around the time of the proposal expiration date stated in the solicitation package. All proposers will be formally notified of solicitation status once a determination is made.

02/03/2026

Q12 Question: RFP 2601-001

I am a HUB-certified business. Do I still need to report whether my subcontractors are HUB-certified as well?

Answer: Yes, you must report whether your subcontractors are HUB-certified

02/03/2026

Q13 Question: RFP 2601-001

Can non-HUB vendors participate in the solicitation?

Answer: Yes, non-HUB vendors can participate in the solicitation.

02/03/2026

Q14 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health accept submission of proposals via E-mail?

Answer: No the Proposal Submission is clearly identified in the solicitation packet. Central Health prefers submission via BidNet site, however if the Proposal needs to be dropped off in person special arrangement can be made, refer to the solicitation for details.

Q15 Question: RFP 2601-001

Does Central Health wish to pursue Public Health Accreditation Board status

Answer: No, Central Health does not wish to pursue Public Health Accreditation Board status

02/03/2026

Q16 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will this CHNA move into an update of the Strategic Plan?

Answer: Yes, the CHNA will inform the Strategic Plan and other planning work.

02/03/2026

Q17 Question: RFP 2601-001

Can you please discuss HUB/MBWB requirements?

Answer: Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort and asks such of its Contractors and Consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents (i.e. inclusion of

HSP Plan Requirements and Goals).

02/03/2026

Q18 Question: RFP 2601-001

What are the specific deliverable(s) for the Central Health Strategic Plan from the CHNA (e.g., identification of priority areas for the SP)?

Answer: The Strategic Plan will be a separate engagement. All the key findings of the CHNA could inform the Strategic Plan.

02/03/2026

Q19 Question: RFP 2601-001

Can you clarify a little more on the survey component?

Answer: We are relying on vendors, in collaboration with Central Health System subject matter experts, to propose best practices for how to gather qualitative information.

02/03/2026

Q20 Question: RFP 2601-001

Do you anticipate RFPs for Strategic Plan and/or Master facility planning in 2026?

Answer: Yes, we anticipate RFPs for Strategic Plan and/or Master facility planning in 2026

02/03/2026

Q21 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is there an incumbent who has supported Central Health with previous needs assessments? If so, who is the incumbent?

Answer: Yes, Guidehouse

02/03/2026

Q22 Question: RFP 2601-001

Can you elaborate on expectations for Section 9 Implementation Strategies and Section 10 Evaluation

Framework?

Answer: For Section 9 Implementation Strategies, this is a typical CHNA component, which the Central

Health System team currently expects to focus on alignment and gaps in strategy. For Section 10

Evaluation Framework, the Central Health system team currently expects this to include measures and methods that the vendor, in conjunction with Central Health System subject matter experts, recommends using to evaluate the success of the CHNA in future years. As addressed in the statement of work, the outline provided is tentative and will be discussed and mutually agreed upon post-contract execution.

Q23 Question: RFP 2601-001

Regarding the 40 page limit, can work samples be submitted via URL? Do they count towards the 40 page limit?

Answer: We do not encourage URL’s. YES, they will count against the page limit.

02/03/2026

Q24 Question: RFP 2601-001

Do you encourage Work Samples in an Appendix?

Answer: You can submit in any format you’d like as long as you know the pages count against the page limit.

02/03/2026

Q25 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is there a maximum bid amount?

Answer: We do not provide Budgets for your solution in advance, we request you provide us with your proposed budget.

02/03/2026

Q26 Question: RFP 2601-001

For the Qualitative component, what support will Central Health provide to identify individuals in the community to participate in interviews and focus groups?

Answer: Central Health will work closely with the vendor to determine the appropriate individuals to work with.

02/03/2026

Q27 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health provide cross-county utilization, referral, and trauma transport data to support regional flow and capacity analysis?

Answer: Central Health will provide any HIPAA-compliant aggregated data that the vendor requests, noting that Central Health’s data is limited to its own patient members who receive care at Central

Health-affiliated providers.

02/03/2026

Q28 Question: RFP 2601-001

Do you expect any of this work to occur onsite, or is there a preference for this work to be completed virtually?

Answer: We anticipate a combination of virtual and in-person work.

02/03/2026

Q29 Question: RFP 2601-001

Do you require a budget narrative to accompany the pricing sheet?

Answer: If you think the narrative will provide clarity to your pricing, you are welcome to submit it.

Q30 Question: RFP 2601-001

Could you please share the most recent Strategic Plan available (or point us in the right direction) and whether there have been any material updates? Additionally, what level of support is anticipated from the selected vendor in translating CHNA findings into the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?

Answer: The current Central Health Strategic Plan (Healthcare Equity Plan) is available on the Central

Health website: https://www.centralhealth.net/about-central-health/central-health-strategic-plan/. A progress update on the Strategic Plan was last delivered during our May 28, 2025 and June 11, 2025

Board / Strategic Planning Committee meetings, recordings available the Central Health website:

https://www.centralhealth.net/about-central-health/board-of-managers/#archive. We currently plan to deliver another progress update at the February 11, 2026 Strategic Planning Committee meeting, details here: https://www.centralhealth.net/event/strategic-planning-committee-meeting-3/. Interested members of the public can view the 2/11 meeting live or as a recording after the fact on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwWV-q7M95h1l9m6jLXf5g.

02/03/2026

Q31 Question: RFP 2601-001

Should analyses for the 11-county trauma catchment area be conducted at the same level of depth as

Travis County, or at a higher-level? Could you provide additional context regarding the 11-county catchment area and whether any counties should be considered higher priority?

Answer: No, Travis County and the CommUnityCare HRSA service area are the main focus of this engagement. Analysis of remaining TSA areas to be determined collaboratively, with focus on a smaller subset of indicators.

02/03/2026

Q32 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will member-level claims data be made available for analysis? Member PHI could be replaced with unique identifier to minimize use of PHI for purposes of this analysis. If claims data will not be available, will any data be provided beyond aggregate data/prior reports?

Answer: Claims data can be provided once a business associate agreement is executed if necessary and appropriate. 200% FPL, racial and ethnic minorities, etc.). The vendor should plan to use their own survey tool and provide Central Health analysts access to the collected data for validation.

02/03/2026

Q33 Question: RFP 2601-001

Could you please share the most recent CHNA (or point us in the right direction) and are there any outstanding gaps? Would you be able to share the most recent report to the Board pertaining to execution of the current CHNA?

Answer: Yes, the most recent CHNA is available online, athttps://www.centralhealth.net/about-central-health/central-health-strategic-plan/ in the "Quick Links" box at right--see both the Community Health

Needs Assessment and Voice of the Community Engagement Report. A gap analysis should be performed as part of the deliverables for this contract/project.

02/03/2026

Q34 Question: RFP 2601-001

Does Central Health have an anticipated budget range for this engagement?

Answer: We do not provide Budgets for your solution in advance, we request you provide us with your proposed budget.

Q35 Question: RFP 2601-001

The RFP mentions that the CHNA will be incorporated into the Central Health 2026-2030 Strategic

Plan. Has that strategic planning effort already been initiated (such that the CHNA process must be integrated with it), or will the strategic planning process follow sequentially after the development of the

CHNA?

Answer: Central Health is embarking on a new Strategic Plan, distinct from the current Healthcare

Equity Plan, in a separate solicitation. The Strategic Plan solicitation has not yet been released.

Anticipated timing for the Strategic Plan will be shared in that solicitation's statement of work.

02/03/2026

Q36 Question: RFP 2601-001

There is a significant amount of new healthcare investment (recruitment, construction) occurring in the

11-county service area. The RFP asks for both an analysis of access to existing Central Health provider network, and an evaluation of other providers serving the low-income population in this catchment area.

Should that be based on capacity that already exists in the 11-county market, or is the consultant expected to extrapolate for new capacity/access points which are in the process of being added to the market?

Answer: Extrapolation for new capacity/access points is ideal, if those data are available.

02/03/2026

Q37 Question: RFP 2601-001

There is no mention of HR1/OBBBA and other policy changes being adopted by this administration, which are likely to have a significant impact on the number of residents who might need access to

Central Health’s services over the next five years. Is the consultant expected to support Central Health leadership with this analysis?

Answer: The full guiding framework for the CHNA is based on the updated 2025 University of

Wisconsin Population Health Institute Model of Health, which includes "Societal Rules" and "Power" as components of the model, so the impact of HR1/OBBBA would be captured in this part of the CHNA analysis.

02/03/2026

Q38 Question: RFP 2601-001

The RFP references the Central Health Demographics Report as a resource for the CHNA. We identified a 2024 version online - could you please confirm that this is the most current version to refer to?

Answer: The 2024 report is the most current version.

02/03/2026

Q39 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health staff facilitate introductions and warm hand-offs for each activity? For focus groups, is it expected that any of these groups be facilitated in languages other than English? If so, which ones?

Does Central Health prefer to provide translation/interpretation support if so?

Answer: Central Health will ideally facilitate introductions and warm hand-offs. It is expected that at least one focus group will be conducted in Spanish. We anticipate a need for 4-6 focus groups, to achieve code and meaning saturation (in combination with community conversations, interviews, and surveys). We will support with warm handoffs in Spanish. Please include translation and interpretation in the proposed budget for the in-person qualitative events (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews, community conversations) and the initial survey, not including translating survey responses.

Q40 Question: RFP 2601-001

What kind of surveys are these/what data will we have access to? Along these lines, what other internal

Central Health datasets will be available to the selected vendor and when in the project timeline will access be granted?

Answer: The surveys will inquire about health perceptions and social determinants of health amongst our community members. Central Health will provide the 2024 Demographic Report, FY25 Annual

Report, and prior years' CHNA. Additional internal data should not be needed to perform a community-facing CHNA.

02/03/2026

Q41 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health staff facilitate introductions and warm hand-offs for each stakeholder/provider?

Approximately how many provider entities will be assessed?

Answer: This will be determined in conjunction with the Vendor, based on a final selection of key informants. Central Health staff will ideally facilitate introductions and warm hand-offs for each key informant, with 20-25 interviews conducted to achieve code and meaning saturation (in combination with community conversations, focus groups, and surveys).

02/03/2026

Q42 Question: RFP 2601-001

Could you please elaborate on the expected stakeholder groups for surveys, i.e., patients, providers, advocacy groups, elected officials, community agencies, etc.? Does Central Health have a web-based survey platform that should be utilized for these surveys? Is there an expectation as to the volume of surveys per stakeholder subgroup?

Answer: Surveys will be distributed to community members and providers, and should include oversampling considerations for vulnerable populations (Individuals under 200% FPL, racial and ethnic minorities, etc.). The vendor should plan to use their own survey tool and provide Central Health analysts access to the collected data for validation.

02/03/2026

Q43 Question: RFP 2601-001

We are looking for some additional guidance on budget sheet (exhibit B). Should this form be completed with flat rates per deliverable or with hourly rates? Should the rates be fully loaded or should indirect be calculated and listed separately?

Answer: Flat rates per deliverable, fully loaded.

02/03/2026

Q44 Question: RFP 2601-001

For Exhibit B, Pricing Sheet, I understand that the cost needs to be broken out in four components.

Within each component, what level of detail is needed, and how would you expect that to be presented?

For example, would you expect broad categories (wages/salaries/fringe, capital expenses, other direct expenses, indirect expenses)?

Or would you expect budget line-level detail (for example, position/salary/% labor allocation for each of the project personnel)?

Answer: No additional detail is required. If you think additional detail would help to clarify your pricing, you are welcome to include it.

02/03/2026

Q45 Question: RFP 2601-001

Was there a video recording of the pre-proposal conference? If so could you share a link?

Answer: Unfortunately, the Pre Proposal Conference recording is not available.

Q46 Question: RFP 2601-001

Request for Additional Time Between Q&A Responses and Proposal Deadline:

Would Central Health consider extending the proposal due date to allow at least seven business days between release of answers to questions and the final submission deadline?

Answer: We appreciate the request but upon review of the impacts to the larger timeline, we keep the deadline as-is due to project milestone constraints.

02/03/2026

Q47 Question: RFP 2601-001

Conflicting Draft Deliverable Due Dates: Would Central Health confirm whether the Phase 2 Qualitative draft and the Capabilities & Gap Assessment draft are both intended to be due on October 31, 2026, or if separate due dates are expected?

Answer: This is the intended due date for both deliverables.

02/03/2026

Q48 Question: RFP 2601-001

Distinction between Evaluation Criteria Items 1 and 4: Would Central Health clarify the intended distinction between Evaluation Item 1 (“Proposer’s demonstrated relevant work experience”) and Evaluation Item 4 (“Proposer’s demonstrated relevant work experience and capabilities of the proposed personnel”)? Should Item 1 focus on firm-level experience and Item 4 on individual personnel qualifications?

Answer: Criteria item 1 is based on the proposal as written and submitted. Criteria item 4 is based on the proposer's presentation, if invited to present based on the submitted proposal. See RFP page 10, item G for additional information.

02/03/2026

Q49 Question: RFP 2601-001

Treatment of Prime, Subcontractor, and Team Experience: Will Central Health accept and evaluate relevant experience and past performance from proposed subcontractors, partners, or joint ventures as part of Evaluation Items 1, 3, and 4?

Answer: Yes, Central Health will accept and evaluate relevant experience and past performance from proposed subcontractors, partners, or joint ventures as part of Evaluation Items 1, 3, and 4

02/03/2026

Q50 Question: RFP 2601-001

Clarification on Page Limit Exclusions: Would Central Health confirm which items do not count toward the 40-page limit, including resumes, case studies, prior project lists, references, pricing forms, HUB documentation, and optional supporting materials (Item 10 on p. 15)?

Answer: Resumes, case studies, prior project lists, and references DO COUNT against the 40 page limit.

HUB forms and other REQUIRED attachments DO NOT COUNT against the 40 page limit.

02/03/2026

Q51 Question: RFP 2601-001

Acceptability of E-Signatures: Is it acceptable for the submission to include electronic signatures (e.g., DocuSign or digitally scanned signatures), or are wet signatures required?

Answer: Digital signatures are accepted.

Q52 Question: RFP 2601-001

Pricing Model Confirmation: Would Central Health confirm whether pricing should be structured as (1) fixed-price per component/service, (2) hourly rates with estimated hours, (3) a total firm fixed price, or (4) a hybrid?

Answer: Fixed price per component.

02/03/2026

Q53 Question: RFP 2601-001

HUB Participation Expectations: Does Central Health have a minimum HUB participation target or recommended subcontracting percentage that Proposers should reflect? If subcontractors are not yet identified, may the HUB

Declaration be submitted with “0%” and updated post-award?

Answer: Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort and asks such of its Contractors and Consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents (i.e. inclusion of HSP Plan Requirements and

Goals).

02/03/2026

Q54 Question: RFP 2601-001

HUB Participation Expectations: Does Central Health have a minimum HUB participation target or recommended subcontracting percentage that Proposers should reflect? If subcontractors are not yet identified, may the HUB

Declaration be submitted with “0%” and updated post-award?

Answer: Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort and asks such of its Contractors and Consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents (i.e. inclusion of HSP Plan Requirements and

Goals).

02/03/2026

Q55 Question: RFP 2601-001

Approved/Allocated Budget for the Initiative: Would Central Health please share the approved or anticipated budget range for this project to support accurate pricing and scope alignment?

Answer: We do not provide Budgets for your solution in advance, we request you provide us with your proposed budget.

02/03/2026

Q56 Question: RFP 2601-001

File Formats, File Sizes, and Naming Conventions: Would Central Health confirm the required file formats (e.g., PDF only), maximum file sizes, and any naming conventions for uploads to Bidnet?

Answer: Central Health does NOT have a preferred file format, size or naming convention.

02/03/2026

Q57 Question: RFP 2601-001

Are bidders permitted to submit a separate redacted version of its proposal for

Central Health to use when responding to Public Information Act (PIA) requests?

Answer: Yes, bidders are permitted to submit a separate redacted version of its proposal for

Central Health to use when responding to Public Information Act (PIA) requests

Q58 Question: RFP 2601-001

GIS & Qualitative Analysis Software: For the ArcGIS and NVivo requirements, should the vendor plan to use Central Health-provided licenses, or should the vendor furnish its own?

Answer: These are just examples of the types of software a vendor should have experience with. The expectation is that the vendor will have their own software licenses. Vendors should use the tools they are used to using, so long as those tools can meet the needs of the project.

02/03/2026

Q59 Question: RFP 2601-001

Definition of “Travis County Subregions”: Would Central Health provide the official definitions, boundaries, or maps of the “Travis County subregions” referenced in the RFP?

Answer: Yes, Central Health can provide the official definitions, boundaries, or maps of the “Travis

County subregions” referenced in the RFP.

02/03/2026

Q60 Question: RFP 2601-001

Existing Advisory Groups for Qualitative CHNA: Are there any existing advisory boards, committees, steering groups, or community panels that Central Health expects the vendor to leverage during the qualitative CHNA component?

Answer: No, there are no existing advisory groups. There are key stakeholders we may choose to engage. We are interested in vendors' recommendations based on best practice.

02/03/2026

Q61 Question: RFP 2601-001

Onsite vs. Remote Work Expectations: What amount of onsite presence does

Central Health expect from the awarded vendor throughout the project, and which activities (e.g., focus groups, interviews, meetings) are expected to be inperson versus virtual?

Answer: We anticipate a combination of virtual and in-person work. Exact counts and locations of activities will be mutually determined with the Central Health System team and vendor. Some in-person presence will be necessary given the populations we anticipate engaging.

02/03/2026

Q62 Question: RFP 2601-001

Addenda Acknowledgement Requirements: If no addenda are issued, should

Proposers explicitly state “No addenda received” in the transmittal letter?

Answer: This is not necessary.

Q63 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is there a Steering Committee representing the entities within Central Health(CommUnityCare, Sendero

Health Plan, Dell Medical School) that will guide this Community Health Needs Assessment? If so, how often might this group meet, and to whom will they report findings or feedback?

Answer: Dell Medical School is not an entity within Central Health. “Central Health System” refers to

Central Health, CommUnityCare as Central Health’s federally qualified health center co-applicant, and

Sendero. To be mutually determined with the vendor, we anticipate at least two main groups: a core group of Central Health and CUC subject matter experts that meets at least weekly as well as the vendor’s team that meets weekly, and a larger committee that meets periodically as appropriate where the vendor may be expected to present. Findings or feedback reports will flow from the core group to the committee and other groups as appropriate.

02/03/2026

Q64 Question: RFP 2601-001

How many presentations are expected to be made to the Board of Central Health or to separate entities

(CommUnityCare Board, Sendero Health Plan, Dell Medical School)?

Answer: Anticipate presenting at least twice to the Central Health Board of Managers and once to

CommUnityCare's Board of Managers.

02/03/2026

Q65 Question: RFP 2601-001

For clarification, on page 19 of the RFP, does the expectation state that the quantitative component should only be completed using secondary data, excluding primary data collection through provider or resident surveys?

Answer: Yes. Any survey instruments, including survey design, distribution, data collection, and post-survey analysis would fall under the qualitative component of the CHNA (page 20: “Conduct additional surveys to gain better understanding of system strengths and weaknesses”).

02/03/2026

Q66 Question: RFP 2601-001

On page 20 of the RFP, does the qualitative component refer to primary data collection through community engagement, key informant interviews, and focus groups?

Answer: Yes. The qualitative component refers to primary data collection through community engagement, key informant interviews, focus groups, and surveys (including random, purposive, or other sampling methodology as needed).

02/03/2026

Q67 Question: RFP 2601-001

On page 20 of the RFP, under the qualitative component, could you provide further explanation regarding the last bullet point: "Conduct additional surveys to gain a better understanding of system strengths and weaknesses"? is an overall resident sampleframe desired? Is this considered to be part of qualitative research?

Answer: Yes, an overall resident sample frame is desired. This is categorized under qualitative research because community surveys used in CHNAs typically consist of questions which collect open-ended (qualitative) data and Likert-scale data (pseudo-quantitative ordinal numbers assigned to qualitative, subjective attitudes, opinions, or perceptions).

Q68 Question: RFP 2601-001

For the pricing sheet, where should the costs associated with project launch, the final report, and regular project management hours be allocated?

Answer: As part of the fixed price of the deliverables. If you want to load in to just one deliverable, you are welcome to note that as part of pricing sheet.

02/03/2026

Q69 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is it permissible to include participation incentives in the form of gift cards for residents?

Answer: Because Central Health is able to bill Medicare, we must be mindful of federal and state fraud and abuse laws, including restrictions related to patient inducements. As a result, we are unable to offer or sponsor incentives that could be perceived as influencing a patient’s decision to participate in services or programs. Gift cards, particularly those that function as cash equivalents, generally present a higher compliance risk and are typically not permitted without prior review and approval.

02/03/2026

Q70 Question: RFP 2601-001

Are you looking for recommendations for strategies that might be included in the 2026-2030 Strategic

Plan, or do these RFP elements refer to the development of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan?

Answer: The Strategic Plan will be a separate engagement. All the key findings of the CHNA could inform the Strategic Plan.

02/03/2026

Q71 Question: RFP 2601-001

Is this planned to be a cost-reimbursement contract or a fee-for-service contract?

Answer: Fee for service / fixed price.

02/03/2026

Q72 Question: RFP 2601-001

Are the survey and/or focus groups expected to be conducted in languages other than English, and should translation and interpretation costs be included in vendor budgets?

Answer: Please anticipate that the survey and/or focus groups will include Spanish. Please include translation and interpretation in the proposed budget for the in-person qualitative events (e.g., focus groups, key informant interviews, community conversations) and the initial survey, not including translating survey responses.

02/03/2026

Q73 Question: RFP 2601-001

Will Central Health manage outreach and recruitment for surveys, focus groups, and interviews, or should vendors assume responsibility for recruitment?

Answer: Vendors should assume responsibility for recruitment, with Central Health input and review (to ensure that target audiences are being reached).

Q74 Question: RFP 2601-001

Can you elaborate on the expected deliverables under Implementation Strategies (section 9) and

Evaluation Framework (section 10). Is Section 10 a proposal of how to evaluate the potential strategies identified in 9?

Answer: For Section 9 Implementation Strategies, this is a typical CHNA component, which the Central

Health System team currently expects to focus on alignment and gaps in strategy. For Section 10

Evaluation Framework, the Central Health system team currently expects this to include measures and methods that the vendor, in conjunction with Central Health System subject matter experts, recommends using to evaluate the success of the CHNA in future years. As addressed in the statement of work, the outline provided is tentative and will be discussed and mutually agreed upon post-contract execution.

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