Cdph-contact-tracing: po 138059 near north hlth serv
Description
This tender concerns the procurement of contact tracing services for the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in the United States. The contracting authority, the Chicago Department of Public Health, is seeking to engage a delegate agency to provide essential contact tracing support. The specific vendor identified for this contract is NEAR NORTH HEALTH SERVICE CORPORATION, indicating a potential award or pre-qualification for these services.
This procurement is critical for public health initiatives, aiming to identify and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases within the community. Contact tracing is a vital public health practice that involves interviewing individuals diagnosed with a communicable disease to identify their close contacts. These contacts are then notified, educated about their potential exposure, and offered testing and support to prevent further transmission.
Typical requirements for such tenders often include the establishment of a qualified and trained workforce capable of conducting interviews, data management and reporting capabilities, adherence to strict privacy and confidentiality protocols (e.g., HIPAA compliance), and the ability to scale operations based on public health needs. The delegate agency will be expected to work collaboratively with the CDPH, potentially integrating with existing public health infrastructure and reporting mechanisms.
This contract underscores the importance of robust public health infrastructure and the role of specialized agencies in supporting municipal health departments in their mission to protect community well-being.
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About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the health and medical services, information and communication technology and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Infectious Diseases, Data Analytics and Municipal Services. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD -482,035.
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.