Cdph-contact-tracing: po 200014 northwestern mem hosp
Description
This tender notice, originating from the United States, pertains to a procurement initiative by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). The contract type is designated as a Delegate Agency agreement, indicating a partnership where a specific organization is authorized to perform certain functions on behalf of the department. The contracting authority is the CDPH, and the identified vendor for this specific procurement is Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The core objective of this tender is to secure services related to contact tracing. This typically involves the establishment and operation of a system or program designed to identify individuals who have been in close contact with confirmed cases of a particular infectious disease. Successful bidders are expected to demonstrate robust capacity in public health outreach, data management, and the implementation of established public health protocols. Key requirements in such tenders often include the ability to recruit, train, and manage a workforce of contact tracers, develop and maintain secure databases for case and contact information, ensure compliance with privacy regulations (such as HIPAA in the United States), and provide regular reporting on program activities and outcomes to the contracting authority. Furthermore, vendors are usually required to possess strong project management skills and the flexibility to adapt to evolving public health needs and guidance.
This procurement specifically leverages the expertise of Northwestern Memorial Hospital to support public health efforts within the Chicago region.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services, Youth and architecture and engineering 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 650,000.
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.