Cdph-contact-tracing: po 138123 univ of chicago med cntr
Description
This tender seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive contact tracing services to support public health initiatives within the United States, specifically in the Chicago region. The contracting authority is the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).
This procurement falls under the category of delegate agency agreements, signifying a collaborative partnership where the selected vendor will operate with delegated authority to execute specific public health functions.
The University of Chicago Medical Center has been identified as the vendor for this contract, PO 138123. The scope of services is expected to encompass the establishment and operation of a robust contact tracing program. Typical requirements for such tenders include the recruitment, training, and management of a skilled contact tracing workforce, adherence to strict data privacy and confidentiality protocols in accordance with relevant US health regulations (such as HIPAA), and the development of efficient data collection and reporting mechanisms.
Furthermore, the successful vendor will likely be responsible for implementing effective communication strategies with individuals requiring contact tracing, providing guidance on isolation and quarantine procedures, and collaborating closely with public health officials to monitor disease spread and inform public health interventions. Experience in managing large-scale public health programs and demonstrated capacity to scale operations rapidly in response to public health emergencies would be advantageous. The contract type as a delegate agency agreement indicates a need for a partner capable of independent operation within defined parameters, ensuring seamless integration with CDPH objectives.
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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 762,940.
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.