Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Multnomah County's Public Health Division is seeking proposals through Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ-117-2023) for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion services. The procurement aims to establish a pool of qualified agencies to partner on initiatives promoting health and wellbeing for county residents, with focus areas including REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health), Community & Adolescent Health, Tobacco Control and Prevention, and Violence Prevention. Proposals are due by June 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM PDT, with two optional virtual pre-proposal conferences held on May 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Qualifying organizations will remain in the candidate pool for five years, with contract terms ranging from one to five years and funding sourced from federal and state agencies and the County General Fund. The county seeks partners capable of delivering comprehensive, culturally responsive health promotion services with potential payment structures including cost reimbursement, unit rate, or fixed price models.

Multnomah County strongly encourages participation from Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses, with a particular emphasis on culturally specific organizations. The procurement prioritizes working with specific populations including Black/African American, Pacific Islander, Native American, Latinx, Immigrant and Refugee communities, LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other communities disproportionately impacted by chronic diseases. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the county's guidance documents suggest a commitment to equitable contracting with a focus on organizations that can demonstrate cultural competency, meaningful community engagement, and targeted approaches to addressing systemic health disparities. The county will evaluate proposals based on organizational mission, community knowledge, staff retention, and continuous improvement strategies, with a strong preference for providers who can effectively serve marginalized populations and create environments of safety and belonging.