CHIP and CHA implementation, Governance, Community Engagement, and Data Integration Support

The County of San Mateo, through its Health Public Health, Policy and Planning department, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide advisory, facilitation, and capacity-building services for the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The primary objective is to move from preliminary planning to implementation readiness by establishing governance structures, refining community engagement approaches, and developing data integration strategies. The contractor will serve in a supportive, advisory role, providing technical assistance and coaching to County staff and community-based organization partners, who will remain responsible for operational outreach, fieldwork, and data custody. This solicitation, numbered 2027-RFP-Informal-00108, has a maximum contract value of 85,000 dollars with a performance term of one year. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, and will be evaluated based on a best-value determination. Key evaluation criteria include at least five years of experience in CHA, CHIP, or strategic planning, a history of working with diverse communities and local public health departments, and the quality of the proposed workplan and staffing. Preferential scoring is available for local, small, and micro businesses or non-profits. All deliverables must be provided in editable electronic formats and adhere to plain language and accessibility standards.