Community Health Needs Assessment - Health Department

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for its Health Department. The assessment will identify current health challenges, gaps in services, and priority areas for future public‑health initiatives. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Cit‑E‑Bid system or hand‑delivered to the City Secretary Office by the close date. A 5 % local‑vendor preference is applied, and all bids will be opened publicly on September 16, 2026. The RFP includes a conflict‑of‑interest questionnaire that must be completed by vendors with any relationships to local officials. • Scope: comprehensive data collection, community engagement, analysis of health indicators, and a final report with actionable recommendations. • Submission: electronic through Cit‑E‑Bid or hand‑delivered; no mailed, fax, or email bids accepted. • Deadlines: questions due 9/3/2026, proposal due 9/14/2026 5 PM CT, opening 9/16/2026 10 AM CT. • Preference: 5 % scoring boost for local vendors per ordinance 2018‑O‑175. • Required documentation: completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, proof of eligibility, and any required certifications. • Evaluation criteria (implied): technical approach, experience with health assessments, cost, and local‑vendor status.