Community Health Worker Community of Practice Design, Implementation and Operating Service
- Client
- CECIL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/20/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Elkton, MD requires a vendor to design, implement, and operate a Community Health Worker (CHW) community of practice. The selected vendor must support the long-term professional growth and development of agency CHWs and provide retention support for community-serving organizations employing CHWs to build a stronger local workforce. Performance of the work will be onsite in Elkton, MD, and eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations. Interested applicants must submit all questions no later than October 29, 2026. The buyer is currently seeking proposals, though the text does not specify a total budget, evaluation criteria, contract term, or final submission deadline.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from CCHD_-_2027-007_CHW_Community_of_Practice.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Cecil County Health Department seeks proposals from eligible organizations to design, implement, and operate a Community Health Worker (CHW) Community of Practice in Cecil County. The program aims to support the professional growth, retention, and workforce development of CHWs. Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, local government agencies, and Minority Business Enterprises are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- CECIL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- RFP Issue Date
- October 19, 2026
- Question Submission Deadline
- October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Local Time
- Proposal Delivery Deadline
- November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Local Time
- RFP Awarded
- November 23, 2026
- Contract Start
- On or before December 1, 2026
- Contract End
- June 30, 2027
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit via email to Lorayne Varaly at [email protected] with the subject line 'Response to RFP CCHD - 2027-007 - FY27 Cecil County Community Health Worker Community of Practice'. Proposals should be typewritten and properly labeled.
- Contract term
- Start date on or before December 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for up to four 1-year terms.
- Estimated value
- $100,000
- Place of performance
- Cecil County, MD
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation at statutory limit; Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability with minimum $300,000 per person and $500,000 aggregate; Professional Liability with minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate; Automobile Liability if applicable.
- Funding
- Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Rooted & Resilient award
How proposals are evaluated
| Description of Organization | 5% |
| CoP Design & Scope of Services | 80% |
| Budget | 15% |
Scope of work
- Design, implement, and operate a CHW Community of Practice
- Provide CoP services virtually and in-person in Cecil County
- Deliver slide presentation describing CoP design and evaluation plan on or before January 6, 2027
- Submit progress reports and invoices on March 15, 2027, and June 15, 2027
- Develop education and training plans, including CEU coordination and content for general and perinatal CHWs
- Establish a CHW certification pathway securing free enrollments for up to eight CoP CHWs
- Host monthly CHW meetings and semiannual trainings for convenings and peer learning
- Implement data collection, tracking, and evaluation of program effectiveness
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a Non-Profit Organization, Local Government Agency, or Minority Business Enterprise
- Organizational capacity and relevant experience to complete contract components
- Ability to provide CoP services virtually and in-person in Cecil County
- Experience working with and supporting CHWs
- Deep understanding of CHW core skills, competencies, certification requirements, and continuing education needs
- Accounting and financial management system capable of tracking and auditing grant funds separately from general operating revenue
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal Cover Page
- Description of Organization
- CoP Design & Scope of Services
- Budget
- Certificate of Insurance
- Proposal Affidavit
- Proof of Fiscal Integrity
- Legal Action Summary
- Past State Experience (if applicable)
- Minority Business Enterprise Documentation (if applicable)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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