Public Health Continuity of Operations Training and Workshop

The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is seeking a vendor to develop and facilitate a customized workshop focused on the Department's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which outlines essential services, succession plans, and staffing protocols to ensure operational resilience during various emergencies. The existing COOP, last updated in 2021 with leadership input, covers all employees and addresses preparedness for natural, technological, and human-caused threats. The next phase involves engaging program managers, particularly in light of recent organizational changes, to enhance staffing strategies during resource constraints and to reinforce the department’s capacity to sustain critical functions amid emergencies. The project also includes creating a comprehensive findings report and improvement plan based on the workshop outcomes, aiming to identify gaps and strengthen the department’s emergency response and recovery capabilities. The contract, valued between $50,000 and $150,000, is open to vendors through an informal solicitation process with a response deadline of July 1, 2025. The initiative is managed by the Pasadena Public Health Department in California, with Adrienne Kim serving as the primary contact. The project emphasizes staff training at all levels on continuity procedures and conducting assessments to evaluate the department’s ability to maintain essential services during crises. This effort aims to bolster the department’s preparedness framework, ensuring that staff are well-equipped and the department’s operations remain resilient in the face of diverse emergency scenarios.