Community Health Assessment

The City of East Orange is actively seeking proposals for a comprehensive Community Health Assessment, as detailed in an original Request for Proposals (RFP) advertised on Thursday, May 14, 2024. This critical project aims to evaluate the health status and needs of the East Orange community, gather essential data, and provide actionable insights to improve public health initiatives. The scope of work for this assessment typically encompasses data collection, analysis of health indicators, identification of health disparities, engagement with community stakeholders, and the development of a strategic health improvement plan, all vital for municipal public health planning. Addendum No. 2, issued on May 29, 2024, provides a crucial clarification and amendment to the original RFP document. Specifically, under the Scope of Work for "Meetings & Presentations" on page 8, it is now mandated that the "Initial meeting must be in person, subsequent meetings can be virtual." While this addendum does not detail specific contractor qualifications or experience, it is understood that successful bidders will possess proven expertise in public health, epidemiology, community outreach, data management, and the ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments for municipal entities. This addendum also announces a significant extension to the proposal submission deadline. The City of East Orange has extended the proposal due date to Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This provides prospective bidders with additional time to finalize their submissions, which were originally scheduled for opening on Thursday, June 6, 2024. All relevant documents and updates can be accessed by logging onto the City of East Orange's official website at www.eastorange-nj.gov. For any further questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, interested parties should contact Racquel C. Ferguson or the Division of Procurement directly at (973) 266-5162.