Contractor will staff and supervise one community health worker and one partner hero to serve older adults in valencia county. They will conduct community outreach in valencia county, new mexico and provide assistance to older adults who need help accessi

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Purchasing Department is seeking a sole source procurement for the Valencia Community Action Network to provide comprehensive community health services in Valencia County, New Mexico. The contract involves staffing and supervising one Community Health Worker and one Partner HERO specifically dedicated to serving older adults aged 60 and above. Key deliverables include conducting community outreach, assisting older adults in accessing critical services and benefit programs, and addressing social drivers of health that impact the local senior population. The procurement is targeted at improving health disparities and providing culturally sensitive support through targeted community engagement. The contract period runs from December 15, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with proposals due by December 15, 2024. Evaluation criteria appear to emphasize organizational capacity, local expertise, HIPAA compliance, and demonstrated ability to effectively reach and support the target population. The contractor must have proven capabilities in community outreach, accessibility, and ability to staff and supervise the required positions.

The procurement is exclusively designated for the Valencia Community Action Network due to their unique capabilities and limited competition in the local nonprofit sector. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value is $88,299.12, which will fund the staffing and operational costs of the Community Health Worker and Partner HERO positions. The sole source justification highlights the organization's proprietary expertise, organizational capacity, and deep understanding of the local aging community. Other senior centers and community agencies were considered, but few demonstrated the necessary staffing flexibility and local population understanding required for the project. The procurement appears to be specifically tailored to the Valencia Community Action Network's organizational strengths, with no indication of alternative vendors or competitive bidding processes. The contract aims to leverage the organization's trusted community partnerships and high engagement among older adults to deliver targeted social service support.