PEACH Collaborative

The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is seeking up to 7 community-based organizations to participate in the PEACH Collaborative, a CDC Disparities Program-funded initiative targeting COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Hispanic/Latinx and Black/African American communities, with a specific focus on parents of children ages 0-11. The primary deliverables include attending bi-weekly meetings, participating in 2-3 outreach activities, conducting 10-20 pre and post surveys, and promoting the collaborative across communication platforms. Potential contractors will collaborate with ArtCenter College of Design to develop COVID-19 vaccine outreach tools and implement community-based solutions for populations disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Key objectives include building trust between the community and PPHD, promoting wellness resources, and increasing vaccine confidence. The contract duration is 4 months with a potential 6-month no-cost extension. Critical procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on January 10, 2023, a question submission deadline of January 20, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of January 26, 2023. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize prior experience serving targeted populations and demonstrated community engagement capabilities.

Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) non-profits, recognized tribes, or fiscally sponsored entities with at least one year of experience serving prioritized populations, including parents of children 0-11, Black/African American, Latina/o/x, Alaska Native, American Indian/Indigenous, and other specified groups. Each selected organization is eligible to receive up to $6,000, with a total program budget of $42,000. The opportunity is part of a broader Los Angeles County Department of Public Health initiative to reduce COVID-19 impacts and strengthen community-based service infrastructure, with a focus on culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach to hard-to-reach communities. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears designed to prioritize organizations with deep community connections and experience working with marginalized populations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the project does not appear to require integration with existing technological infrastructure. The funding source is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Disparities Program, which supports targeted community health interventions.