equity audits and community health equity needs assessments RFP

The Town of Acton, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is seeking sealed proposals from qualified consultants to conduct comprehensive equity audits and community health equity needs assessments. The procurement, titled "Acton for Proaction: Advancing Equity in Health, Wellbeing & Workforce Development," will be coordinated jointly by the Director of Health and Family Services and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Potential respondents must submit proposals electronically through www.Projectdog.com with Project Code 865655, with RFP documents available from March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM until the submission deadline of April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The procurement is being conducted under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B, Section 6, utilizing a Request for Proposals (RFP) process due to the technical nature of the required services. Interested bidders must maintain an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to acquire documents and receive project notifications, with electronic copies available upon request. The Town Manager serves as the awarding authority and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, with contract award contingent upon the best interests of the Town.

The Town of Acton has designated this procurement as an equal opportunity solicitation, welcoming proposals from a diverse range of consultants and organizations capable of performing sophisticated equity audits and community health needs assessments. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears designed to encourage broad participation from qualified consulting entities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available materials. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or potential award value for the project. Respondents will likely need to demonstrate expertise in equity analysis, community health assessment methodologies, and experience working with municipal government health and diversity initiatives. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications, past performance in similar projects, and detailed methodological approaches to conducting equity audits and community health needs assessments.