Chronic Disease Community Support Programs

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department is seeking proposals from community-based organizations to implement chronic disease prevention initiatives within three designated Health Prosperity Zones—North, Central, and South—each receiving one contract of up to $40,000. The goal is to support behavioral changes among residents in areas with the highest chronic disease rates and lowest health opportunities, prioritizing organizations with demonstrated ties to these communities. The solicitation, issued under the title “Chronic Disease Community Support Programs,” has a response deadline of June 19, 2026, with a mandatory pre-conference meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire portal, and no page or formatting limits are imposed, though all submissions become City property. The contract operates as a Master Contract administered through Purchase Orders and is awarded based on a best-value trade-off process, emphasizing strategic alignment with the City’s 3-4-50 health strategy, community impact, sustainability, and performance history over price alone. Performance is required within Kansas City, Missouri, specifically in the three Health Prosperity Zones, with all services delivered F.O.B. Destination. Contractors must comply with numerous state and federal requirements including the Missouri Prevailing Wage Law, the Quality Services Assurance Act (mandating $15/hour pay for on-site workers if the contract exceeds $160,000), E-Verify enrollment for all employees, and the Anti-Boycott of Israel provision if the contract exceeds $100,000 and employs 10 or more people. M/WBE utilization reporting is mandatory with every invoice, and failure to submit the monthly report will result in payment withholding. Affirmative Action programs are required if the contract exceeds $300,000 and the organization has 50 or more employees. All goods and services must be new, in current production, and meet commercial standards, with proper labeling and packing per ICC and federal/state regulations. The City retains the right to terminate for convenience with 15 days’ notice or for default after a 10-day cure period, and the contract may be renewed up to five additional one-year terms. Contractors must retain records for five years, comply with Ban the Box hiring restrictions, and participate in disaster response protocols, including maintaining 24/7 access and providing FEMA reimbursement documentation without cost markups. The Procurement Contracting Officer is Philip A.