Public Health Workforce Development

The City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified contractor for solicitation 6303, titled Public Health Workforce Development. The objective is to implement a comprehensive strategic initiative to strengthen organizational capacity, improve service delivery, and expand community impact. The project is structured into four distinct phases: an initial organizational assessment to identify operational gaps, the integration of health equity lenses into policies and programs, a workforce capacity assessment to address recruitment and skill gaps, and the final development of an integrated implementation roadmap by month eight. Key deliverables include a gap analysis report, a workforce development and training plan, and a monitoring and evaluation framework. The selection process is based on a weighted evaluation where experience and qualifications account for 15% and the cost proposal accounts for 15%. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on its best interests rather than price alone. Successful bidders must adhere to strict compliance standards, including providing an equal opportunity affidavit and maintaining required insurance. Preference may be given to City-based SC/MWBE certified small businesses, who may be selected if their bid is within 15% of the lowest bid and they agree to match that price. Payment terms are set at 30 days following the receipt of an acceptable invoice. The response deadline is November 19, 2026, and all communications are managed through the City of Hartford's procurement portal.