First 5 Sacramento Health Systems Liaison

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
2023-RFP-0265
State
California
Responses due

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About this opportunity

First 5 Sacramento is seeking a Health Systems Liaison consultant through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to improve service access for families in Sacramento County, California. The procurement targets an experienced consultant or organization to serve as a liaison between local health systems, health plans, and family service organizations. Key deliverables include conducting a comprehensive environmental scan, building strategic connections, developing collaboration strategies, and supporting closed-loop referrals. The project specifically aims to enhance healthcare access for pregnant women, children ages zero to five, their parents/caregivers, and early learning professionals. Evaluation criteria will encompass organizational experience, project description quality, community collaboration potential, budget alignment, and overall proposal feasibility. The RFP was posted on February 19, 2025, with proposals due by February 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm. A prospective proposers' informational meeting was held on December 18, 2023, and funding recommendations will be announced on March 7, 2024.

Eligible respondents include lead agencies, non-profit organizations, public and private businesses, consulting firms, and faith-based organizations with current business licenses. There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract has a maximum funding allocation of $250,000, covering a three-year period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal addressing organizational capacity, staffing, project description, community connections, and a detailed budget. The project emphasizes cultural responsiveness and building effective relationships with diverse community partners. Contractors will be required to participate in the Commission's evaluation activities, collect client data, and provide quarterly progress reports. The initiative focuses on addressing healthcare disparities in Sacramento County, including low prenatal care rates and underutilization of preventive health services.

Opportunity text

The goal of this RFP is to work with an experienced consultant or organization that will serve as the Commission's liaison to local health systems, health plans, and family service organizations to improve access to services for families. The Health Systems Liaison will conduct an environmental scan, build connections, create strategies to increase collaboration and support closed loop referrals. A maximum of $250,000 is available to implement the services from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027. Please see the RFP Specifications Sheet for more information regarding parameters for funding.

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