Specifications include, but are not limited to: In our current and evolving public health landscape, the availability of accessible Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) testing and harm-reduction products (e.g., Naloxone, Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips, Condoms, etc.) has become increasingly crucial. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other public health issues, such as the opioid and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV)/Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) epidemics, have exposed the challenges faced by vulnerable communities in accessing essential health services. Public Health has taken proactive approaches by implementing community-based programs dedicated to offering free testing and harm reduction services to uninsured or underinsured clients. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, the activities described below. The introduction and implementation of unstaffed public health Vending Machine Kiosks (“Kiosks”) complements these outreach strategies by guaranteeing continuous and equitable access to COVID-19 test kits and harm reduction products, as well as important educational materials. The County of Los Angeles Public Health is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to solicit bids for a contract with qualified contractors for the provision of ARP COVID-19 Test Kits and Harm Reduction Products Distribution Services in Los Angeles County.
