Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Collaborative Planning Services

This contract involves San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy & Planning division seeking proposals from qualified organizations to lead the planning, facilitation, and ongoing development of the San Mateo County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Collaborative. The primary goal is to establish a community-driven structure that unites government agencies, community members, and organizations to advance priorities such as access to healthcare, mental health services, and social determinants of health. The selected vendor will be responsible for formalizing and institutionalizing the CHIP Collaborative as a consistent forum for community partners to guide the implementation of current and future CHIP initiatives. The contractor will work closely with existing or newly formed collaboratives, the CHIP Steering Committee, and three designated CHIP Work Groups to foster effective communication and collaboration, ensuring the community’s health priorities are addressed through shared action. The contract is set for a duration of two years, with a total funding cap of $400,000, and is open to joint proposals provided there is a documented partnership between the primary and secondary applicants. The procurement process is formalized through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued under solicitation number 2026-RFP-00009, with a response deadline of August 22, 2025. The contract will be governed by a standard agreement template for projects exceeding $200,000, emphasizing clear terms related to scope of services, payment, compliance, ownership rights, and indemnification. The overarching aim is to foster authentic community collaboration, ensuring the CHIP remains a sustainable and effective community structure to improve public health outcomes across San Mateo County.