Active Transportation

The County of Fresno on behalf of the Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to lead, plan, coordinate and implement active transportation project events. Active transportation project events are bike rodeo safety skills courses and bicycle repair pop-ups. Qualified contractor needs to have the capacity to obtain necessary insurances for active transportation events as required, and/or obtain necessary city permits when needed/required. Qualified contractor is encouraged to contract with expert contractor(s) and have at least one bilingual Spanish speaking person(s) to implement specific scope of service deliverables. Qualified contractor will support the CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program’s efforts to improve, promote, and support physical activity opportunities and prevent obesity among the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education (SNAP-Ed) eligible residents living in qualified census tracks of: Kerman (zip code 93630), Lowell neighborhood (zip code 93701), Parlier (zip code 93648), Reedley (zip code 93654), Orange Cove (zip code 93646), Sanger (zip code 93657), South West Fresno (zip code 93706), and other approved communities as identified by Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH). The focused areas were selected based on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) guidance for SNAP-Ed eligible participant population, Healthy Places Index https://www.healthyplacesindex.org/ , and proximity to locally designated USDA food desert areas. Funding is provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB). The mission of NPAB is to create innovative partnerships that empower low-income Californians to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases. Additional information on NPAB is available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/NEOPB/Pages/Nutrition_Physical_Activity_Branch.aspx . The CDPH CFHL program (and any subcontractors) use SNAP-Ed approved educational materials, resources, and curricula. Fresno County is a richly diverse community. To support and serve all persons in targeted communities, the CFHL program is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. The CFHL program desires to work in collaboration with a bidder who prioritizes health equity through the identification of specific social and environmental factors, which lead to health disparities (i.e., social determinants of health) in the affected community and the engagement of a diverse range of stakeholders in the policy, system, and environmental change (PSE) process. The anticipated contract term will begin April 2025 through September 30, 2026. Term One: April 2025 - September 30, 2025 $80,780 Term Two: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 $80,780 Maximum compensation will not exceed $161,560. Equal Employment Opportunities The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of federal, state, and local regulations to ensure that no employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, or military or veteran status. Federal and State Requirements Through acceptance of the CDPH USDA grant funding (State of California – Health and Human Services Agency – California Department of Public Health, Grant Agreement Number 23-10314) to support these activities, the County of Fresno is required to adhere to specific federal and state contract requirements. As a contractor receiving this funding, the awarded organization will be required to comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the grant policy terms and conditions contained in applicable U.S. Department Health and Human Services Grant Policy Statements 45 C.F.R. Part 75 and requirements imposed by program statutes and regulations, Executive Orders, and Health and Human Services grant administration regulations, to include lobbying restrictions, as applicable, as well as any requirements or limitation in any applicable appropriations acts. See Grant Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B) for complete requirements.