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This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to solicit proposals to establish an Agency Master Patient Index Solution.
For the scope of this RFP, Electronic Clinical Laboratory Systems (ECLRS) and Electronic Case Report (eCR) data sources are prioritized. Programs across the agency utilize various matching software tools to support operational and research needs defined by the program. The source agnostic MPI solution will have the ability to integrate external modular matching software into the stack or provide a matching process that can honor match decisions from outside matching solutions through matching logic.
The agency is looking forward to implementing the Agency Master Patient Index in a fully managed, cloud hosted, environment to foster modernization of the technical infrastructure that is scalable, flexible and meets federal standards on health interoperability Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR R4.0) for the Master Patient Index solution and API.
A DOHMH copy of patient identifier assignments or cross walk table will be implemented and maintained with automated synchronization with MPI environment for back-end accessibility.
- Timeline
| Request for Proposals (RFP) Release | September 14, 2022 |
| Deadline for Written Questions | September 30, 2022 |
| Q&A Posted | October 17, 2022 |
| Bidder’s Conference Call | Week of October 17, 2022 |
| Bidder’s Intent to Bid Email | October 24, 2022 |
| Proposal Package Due | November 16, 2022 |
| Funding Notification | March 10, 2023 |
RFP Timetable Bidders Conference and Intent to Bid
DOHMH Questions and Answer Responses will be posted on FPHNYC website for review and reference. Should the prospective bidder have additional questions or need further clarifications, there is an opportunity for a half hour Bidders Conference call which may be requested through FPHNYC during the week of October 17, 2022. Compiled questions and DOHMH responses from Bidder Conference Calls will be posted the week of October 24, 2022.
Prospective bidder is requested to submit an Intent to Bid by October 24, 2022.
APPLY
The deadline for submission is November 16, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. ET. Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org and include the title of the solicitation, “Agency Master Patient Index Solution”, in the subject line.
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department), seeks proposals from Executive Search Firms, with substantial and relevant experience in recruiting executive and senior-level management positions in local government agencies, for the recruitment and selection of the following position:
- Chief Equity and Strategy Officer
The Chief Equity and Strategy Officer (CESO) will report to the Commissioner of Health and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The CESO will ensure the organization executes on its vision to ensure all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from, or where they live, working both internally and externally with a host of stakeholders and partners. Specifically, the CESO will be responsible for the implementation of a recently completed strategic plan which focuses on a number of topical areas, as well as structural and process changes across the agency, embedding equity in all agency programming and operations.
KEY DATES
Please note the following key dates for the RFP process.
- Deadline for Written Questions: January 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@fphnyc.org with the subject line “DOHMH Executive Recruitment.”
- Q&A Posted: on or about January 20, 2023
- Proposal Package Due: January 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET Applications must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), on behalf of the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (NYC Health Department) Division of Disease Control to seek proposals from consultants/firms to develop a strategic plan to revitalize its clinical services and express testing infrastructure. The strategic planning process will result in a comprehensive plan to implement and sustain clinical services and operations that advance public health goals for interrupting transmission of infectious diseases of public health concern and meet emergency public health response needs.
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The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All applications must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org.
Project Description
The purpose of this RFP is to identify a consultant to evaluate its clinical and laboratory infrastructure and services and develop a strategic plan for delivering integrated services that contribute to public health goals. This includes testing for STIs and other conditions that can extend to other emergency clinical and laboratory services in the event of an outbreak. The consultant will be tasked with the following activities:
- Access the NYC Health Department’s current clinical and laboratory structures, technology systems, resources, needs, and clinic clients and determine gaps in services.
- Research and synthesize evidence-informed standards for clinical and laboratory operations and sustainability models, with an emphasis on government operated health centers
- Develop a comprehensive strategic plan to make integrated clinical and lab services sustainable long-term
- Providing ad hoc consultation services for clinical and laboratory services during the contract period to inform real-time decision making for the public health clinics
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include academic institutions, public and private research organizations, non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and consultants or consulting firms with the following:
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in strategic planning for healthcare organizations;
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience improving public health and ambulatory care clinical operations, preferably at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) or government operated clinics/health centers;
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on clinical, laboratory, and administrative processes for prevention, screening, and management of infectious diseases, including clinical guidelines, accreditation standards, reimbursement, staffing levels, etc.;
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with and/or assessing the New York City healthcare delivery system; and
- Availability to provide services from notice of award to June 2024.
Preference will be given to Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises.
RFP Timetable
| Request for Proposals (RFP) Release | February 8, 2023 |
| Deadline for Written Questions | February 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Q&A Posted | February 22, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | March 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Expected Funding Notification* | April 21, 2023 |
| Expected Contract Start Date* | June 1, 2023 |
*Funding notification and contract start dates are target dates only. FPHNYC may amend the schedule as needed.
Applicants are encouraged to check the webpage frequently to stay informed throughout the procurement process.
Questions
Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@fphnyc.org with a subject line of “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Clinical Infrastructure.” All such questions and inquiries must be received on Tuesday, February 15, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Q&A will be posted at: https://www.fphnyc.org/get-involved/rfps/.
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The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (NYC Health Department) Office of the Commissioner, seeks proposals from qualified consultants/firms to provide strategic communications and public relations support in advancing its broader public health agenda and building a communications operation better suited to respond to the elevated interest in public health.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered, individuals or firms submitting proposals must demonstrate the following:
- 7 to 10 years of experience providing strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, and media relations with preference given to experience relevant to local, state, or federal government agencies, hospitals/healthcare institutions, corporations and/or non-profit organizations or elected officials.
- Expertise in communication strategy, executive and crisis communications, and media training.
- Demonstrated thought leadership and ability to drive change.
- Priority will be given to Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises.
KEY DATES
Please note the following key dates for the RFP process.
- Deadline for Written Questions: March 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@fphnyc.org with the subject line “Strategic Communications and Public Relations Support.”
- Q&A Posted: March 8, 2023 (see above for download)
- Proposal Package Due: March 13, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Applications must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org
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The Fund for Public Health in New York City and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announce the opportunity for organizations in NYC currently conducting outreach to people experiencing homelessness (PEH) to participate in a capacity-building collaborative aimed at expanding the provision of essential supports, resources, and services to people who use drugs (PWUD) during outreach. The objective of the project is to improve the capacity of non-profit organizations that serve PEH who use drugs to integrate a comprehensive harm reduction approach. Contracted organizations will receive funding, technical assistance (TA), and training to achieve a set of benchmarks focused on increasing their capacity to engage with people who use drugs (PWUD) more effectively, with the goal of reducing drug-related harms and adopting a person-centered approach to engagement and care.
Application Assistance
Free application assistance, or technical assistance, is available to support organizations in applying to this RFP. The Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant can:
• Assist in determining appropriate fit between your proposal and this funding opportunity.
• Provide guidance on how best to answer questions.
• Support your application development, including editing and budget review.
Each applicant is eligible to receive an initial 45-minute virtual consultation, along with follow-up services (e.g., second consultation, review of written grant proposal sections), for a maximum of four hours of consultation services. Organizations wishing to access application assistance should email the IHARP TA Consultant at kellyhealthnyc@gmail.com as soon as possible to schedule an initial virtual consultation. Please note that all assistance will be kept confidential. The NYC DOHMH review panel responsible for scoring applications will not know which organizations received services.
Award Details
Three (3) awards of up to $200,000 each (a maximum of $100,000 per year) are available.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant organization must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with proof of tax-exempt status. Eligible institutions include but are not limited to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and community health centers.
- Applicants must currently provide services within New York City and for all aspects of service required herein.
- Applicants must currently conduct outreach to PEH, which can include individuals residing in NYC DSS-DHS homeless shelters or in temporary housing, individuals deemed to be experiencing unsheltered homelessness (sometimes described as “street homelessness”), as well as individuals without a fixed address.
RFP Timetable
| RFA release | May 2, 2023 |
| Applicant’s Conference | May 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET |
| Deadline for written questions | May 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Q&A Posted | May 24, 2023 |
| Application deadline | June 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Expected selection notification* | on or about June 28, 2023 |
| Expected project start date* | July 1, 2023 |
*Funding notification and project start dates are target dates only. FPHNYC may amend the schedule as needed.
Applicants are encouraged to check the webpage frequently to stay informed throughout the procurement process.
Questions
Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org with the subject line “IHARP”. All such questions and inquiries must be received by Friday, May, 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Any questions received after the deadline will not be answered.
The Q&A will be posted at: https://fphnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2023/05/IHARP-QA.pdf
Zoom recording of the IHARP Applicants Conference:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/UjdNlpMqQBGziseUEiYRE4nCMEDKv6FmQWQENRrusecjQSwv04FFDaco4SRosBZ2.FOPscIBtyC0PpH4P
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The deadline for submission is Monday, June 5, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. ET. Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org with the subject line “IHARP“.
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(note: the initial RFP document was replaced with the above document on 7/10/2023 to correct a typographical error in Appendix B)
RFP DESCRIPTION
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to solicit proposals for professional services to develop a replacement solution for DOHMH developed Electronic Disease Reporting Infrastructure application (EDRI).
In its current state, DDC’s Electronic Disease Reporting Infrastructure (EDRI) works to transform disparate data sources into a common schema, classify diseases, perform record matching and enrichment, and standardize and route data to disease registries for public health action. DOHMH is seeking an experienced vendor to work with DOHMH informatics, surveillance, and information technology staff to implement a new tool to be hosted and maintained by DOHMH to perform these functions as well as accommodate upcoming surveillance needs that require high volumes of messages and support for document standards such as the HL7 CDA R2 for electronic case reporting and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) integrations with DOHMH contributing data sources.
RFP TIMETABLE
| Request for Proposals (RFP) Release | June 16, 2023 |
| Deadline for Written Questions | July 7, 2023 |
| Q&A Posted | July 19, 2023 |
| Bidder’s Conference Call | July 19 – 21, 2023 |
| Proposal Package Due | September 11, 2023 |
| Funding Notification | on or about October 6, 2023 |
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
Proposers must adhere to the following minimum requirements:
- Be based in the U.S.
- Be available to provide services remotely within the U.S. and visit New York City DOHMH’s offices for in-person meetings as needed to accomplish the tasks required under the Scope of Work.
- Have a minimum five (5) years of experience with demonstrated ability of project management and technical development oversight; data integration from multiple contributing data sources, data exchange, systems, services, and APIs: architectural and web design; solution design, development, and implementation; master data management, historical data migration, and FHIR R 4.0 interoperability standards.
- If awarded, agree to enroll as a City of New York approved vendor; and
- Demonstrate that necessary insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Worker’s Compensation, is in place from the start of the contract.
In addition, preference will be given to:
- Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The deadline for submission is September 11, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@fphnyc.org and include the title of the solicitation “EDRI Replacement Solution RFP” in the subject line. Any proposals received after the due date and time will be considered nonresponsive. A proposal checklist is provided in the RFP PDF below.
All responses must be in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format.
All questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted in writing to procurement@fphnyc.org with a subject line of “EDRI Replacement Solution RFP.” Any questions received after the deadline may not be answered. Phone calls will not be accepted.
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (NYC Health Department) Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness announce the availability of three awards through a new community-based initiative called NYC Community Partnerships for Vaccine Access and Equity (ComPass). The goal is to increase the number of older adults (OA) and persons living with disabilities (PLWD) receiving COVID-19 and Influenza “flu” vaccinations.
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The link to apply is here. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Project Description
This new initiative is a component of the Public Health Corps (PHC), a citywide investment in and commitment to the public health workforce and a just recovery from COVID-19 with and for communities who were disproportionately harmed. Funded C/FBOs will employ an evidence-based trusted messenger model with Community Health Workers (CHWs) deployed as local “vaccine champions.” Wherever possible, vaccine champions will be ethnically, culturally, demographically, and age-appropriate for the target populations which promotes messaging credibility and raises community confidence.
Eligibility
Community and/or Faith-Based Organizations with deep neighborhood knowledge and existing programs and/or relationships with venues, organizations, and other partnerships with stakeholder groups serving the target populations of older adults (OA) and people living with disabilities (PLWD), such as older adult centers or disability advocacy groups.
RFP Timetable
| Request for Proposals (RFP) Release | August 11, 2023 |
| Deadline for Written Questions | August 18, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Q&A Posted | August 25, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | September 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Expected Funding Notification* | September 15, 2023 |
| Expected Contract Start Date* | September 25, 2023 |
*Funding notification and contract start dates are target dates only. FPHNYC may amend the schedule as needed.
Applicants are encouraged to check the webpage frequently to stay informed throughout the procurement process.
Questions
Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@fphnyc.org with a subject line of “NYC Community Partnership for Vaccine Access and Equity (ComPass) Initiative.” All such questions and inquiries must be received on Friday, August 18, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The completed Q&A will be posted on this site.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) and the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) announce the availability of $2,946,978 to fund the expansion of the Health Advocacy Partners Program (HAPP) from Manhattan into the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. The intent of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select up to three organizations to implement this place-based Community Health Worker (CHW) program model aimed at improving the health of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) public housing residents through direct services and health advocacy.
ATTACHMENT B: HAPP Application Form to be posted within 48 hours of RFP release
Important Dates
| October 3, 2023 | Request for Proposals (RFP) release date |
| October 17, 2023, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET | Applicant Information Session (remote and recorded) will be held for interested organizations to learn more about the RFP |
| October 18, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET | Deadline to submit written questions |
| October 20, 2023 | Q&A and recording of info. session posted |
| October 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET | Application deadline |
| November 10, 2023 (estimate)* | Notification of awards |
| November 24, 2023 | Due date for finalized workplan |
| December 1, 2023* | Contract start date |
| June 30, 2024 | Due date for final activity/deliverable of contract |
*Funding notification and contract start dates are target dates only. FPHNYC may amend the schedule as needed.
Applicants are encouraged to check this webpage frequently to stay informed throughout the procurement process.