Cdph-contact-tracing: po 138120 rush univ med cntr
Description
This tender opportunity, identified as CDPH-CONTACT-TRACING: PO 138120, is being issued by a contracting authority within the United States, specifically through the chicago_contracts platform. The procurement falls under a DELEGATE AGENCY contract type, indicating a delegation of authority for specific services. The awarded vendor for this particular contract is RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
The core of this tender pertains to the provision of contact tracing services. Contact tracing is a critical public health initiative designed to identify individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease and to provide them with guidance and support to prevent further spread. This typically involves a systematic process of interviewing infected individuals, identifying their close contacts, and then notifying those contacts about their potential exposure.
Prospective vendors, or in this case, the established vendor RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, would be expected to possess robust operational capacity for large-scale contact tracing efforts. This includes the ability to recruit, train, and manage a dedicated workforce of contact tracers. Essential requirements for such a service generally encompass strong data management and reporting capabilities, adherence to strict privacy protocols and data security measures in compliance with relevant health regulations, and effective communication strategies for engaging with diverse populations. The service likely necessitates rapid deployment and scalability to respond effectively to public health emergencies. The designation of RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER as the vendor suggests a pre-existing relationship or a successful bid for these essential public health services.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services, education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Primary Healthcare. 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 health and medical services 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.