Cdph-contact-tracing: po 137382 howard brown hlth cntr
Description
This tender, identified as CDPH-CONTACT-TRACING: PO 137382, is issued by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) within the United States. It falls under the category of a Delegate Agency contract, signifying a procurement where a third-party organization is authorized to perform specific public health functions on behalf of the contracting authority. The vendor awarded this contract will be Howard Brown Health Center.
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure services for contact tracing initiatives. Contact tracing is a critical public health strategy employed to identify individuals who may have been exposed to infectious diseases, enabling timely intervention, testing, and quarantine measures to mitigate further spread. This typically involves a range of activities such as interviewing exposed individuals, providing guidance on isolation and testing protocols, and maintaining confidential records of interactions and outcomes.
Potential bidders are expected to demonstrate robust capacity and experience in public health program implementation, particularly in areas related to disease surveillance and response. Key requirements will likely include the ability to recruit, train, and manage a skilled contact tracing workforce, adherence to strict data privacy and security protocols (e.g., HIPAA compliance), effective communication strategies to engage with diverse communities, and the capability to report on program metrics and outcomes. The contracting authority will be seeking a reliable and experienced partner to augment its public health efforts in the Chicago area.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Hospitals and Infectious Diseases. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.1 million.
Published through Chicago Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.