Cdph-contact-tracing: po 137380 heartland intl hlth cntr
Description
This tender, originating from the United States and managed by the Chicago Contracts database, pertains to a critical public health initiative. The Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking to secure services related to contact tracing through Purchase Order 137380, awarded to Heartland International Health Center.
This procurement falls under the category of Delegate Agency contracts, indicating a partnership with an external organization to fulfill essential public health functions.
The core objective of this tender is to bolster the CDPH's capacity to conduct effective contact tracing, a vital component in managing and mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. While specific deliverables are not detailed in the provided information, typical requirements for such a tender would encompass the recruitment, training, and deployment of qualified contact tracers. This would likely involve establishing protocols for identifying, interviewing, and monitoring individuals who may have been exposed to a communicable disease.
Furthermore, successful bidders are generally expected to possess robust data management systems to ensure the secure and confidential handling of sensitive health information, adhering to all relevant privacy regulations such as HIPAA. The ability to conduct outreach in diverse communities, potentially requiring multilingual capabilities, and to collaborate closely with public health officials would also be paramount. The contract with Heartland International Health Center signifies an investment in strengthening the public health infrastructure and ensuring timely and efficient response to health emergencies.
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 -354,446.
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.