RFP# OHEHR 2026-02 Health Equity Consultants

The mission of the New York State Department of Health is to protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity. Established in 2022, the Office of Health Equity and Human Rights leads the New York State Department of Health’s commitment to advance health equity across New York State.Under the Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems Grant awarded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health is strengthening public health organizational infrastructure and workforce development. The Office of Health Equity and Human Rights, Office of the Deputy Commissioner requests proposals from qualified and experienced consultant(s) with expertise in the development and execution of trainings, qualitative and quantitative data collection (i.e. focus groups, organizational surveying), and/or related activities for the purpose of advancing health equity within an organization or entity. This Request for Proposals has $250,000 of available funding, distributed into five components of $50,000 each for the anticipated period of July 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026. This Request for Proposals covers five components:Component A: Staff TrainingComponent B: Focus GroupsComponent C: Organizational SurveyComponent D: Advisory Boards and Council Member TrainingComponent E: Community Partner Training RFP Posting - HRI Funding Opportunities Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None