Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Health and Human Services (Department) is seeking organizations to conduct Statewide Community Led Needs Assessments (CLNAs) to better understand the strengths, needs, and priorities related to health in their communities as defined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and criteria by which the awarded Bidder will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded Bidder. The Department is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resiliency, and opportunity to all Maine Residents. The Department’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) provides leadership, expertise, information, and tools to assure conditions in which all the people of Maine can be healthy. The Office of Population Health Equity (OPHE) within Maine CDC advances health equity by illuminating and addressing underlying conditions and systems that limit the full potential of all Maine people to lead healthy, safe, and opportunity-rich lives. CLNAs typically involve gathering information about the current state of health status, resources, and needs in a specific geographical area for a specific population. This data can be gathered through surveys, focus groups, interviews, and/or other methods (including an analysis of existing data sources). The goal of conducting a CLNA is to identify gaps in care or opportunities for improvement based on the collected data and then create strategies to address the issues. The efforts of the CLNA often include working with local stakeholders such as government officials, policy makers, healthcare providers, and the community members to ensure the information gathering, and analysis strategies are culturally-tailored and effective.
