81626P0019-The Development of the Public Health Community Leadership Sector
ID: 81626P0019
• Alt ID: 27SR001500R0X00
• State: New York
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Background
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking up to six qualified Contractors to lead Community Emergency Networks (CENs) aimed at enhancing the Agency's ability to mitigate public health impacts during emergencies in NYC.
The CENs will focus on hyperlocal preparedness and response planning, coordinating community-based service providers during all phases of emergency management. This initiative is part of the Agency’s Community Preparedness Program, which has been operational since 2015 and aims to fill gaps in public health emergency management through community engagement.
Work Details
Contractors will be responsible for leading a CEN that includes:
1. Expanding emergency preparedness capabilities;
2. Integrating CEN efforts into the Agency's information sharing and planning;
3. Collaborating with other CENs across NYC;
4. Developing community-based emergency plans;
5. Conducting capacity-building trainings for coalition members;
6. Participating in emergency exercises;
7. Submitting reports on CEN activities, including an asset/resource map and an Emergency Response Framework every two years;
8. Engaging with community members and ensuring representation of disproportionately impacted populations.
Period of Performance
The contract term is anticipated to be six years, from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2033.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within designated service zones in New York City, specifically targeting areas identified as having 'Highest Vulnerability' census tracts according to the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index.
Bidder Requirements
Proposers must have at least one year of relevant experience in emergency preparedness within the past five years and a physical presence in NYC. They must serve a 'Highest Vulnerability' census tract and demonstrate organizational capability, including staffing and training requirements related to FEMA Incident Command System courses.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking up to six qualified Contractors to lead Community Emergency Networks (CENs) aimed at enhancing the Agency's ability to mitigate public health impacts during emergencies in NYC.
The CENs will focus on hyperlocal preparedness and response planning, coordinating community-based service providers during all phases of emergency management. This initiative is part of the Agency’s Community Preparedness Program, which has been operational since 2015 and aims to fill gaps in public health emergency management through community engagement.
Work Details
Contractors will be responsible for leading a CEN that includes:
1. Expanding emergency preparedness capabilities;
2. Integrating CEN efforts into the Agency's information sharing and planning;
3. Collaborating with other CENs across NYC;
4. Developing community-based emergency plans;
5. Conducting capacity-building trainings for coalition members;
6. Participating in emergency exercises;
7. Submitting reports on CEN activities, including an asset/resource map and an Emergency Response Framework every two years;
8. Engaging with community members and ensuring representation of disproportionately impacted populations.
Period of Performance
The contract term is anticipated to be six years, from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2033.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within designated service zones in New York City, specifically targeting areas identified as having 'Highest Vulnerability' census tracts according to the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index.
Bidder Requirements
Proposers must have at least one year of relevant experience in emergency preparedness within the past five years and a physical presence in NYC. They must serve a 'Highest Vulnerability' census tract and demonstrate organizational capability, including staffing and training requirements related to FEMA Incident Command System courses.
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Overview
Opportunity ID
81626P0019
Response Deadline
July 15, 2026
Due in 25 Days
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Pre-Proposal Conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026, via teleconference. Attendance is optional but strongly recommended by the NYC Health Department. To register, RSVP by 2:00 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026, by emailing the name, title, affiliation, and email address of each attendee to RFP@health.nyc.gov with “CEN Leader” in the subject line. RSVP respondents will receive an email invitation to attend the teleconference.
Q&A Deadline
All questions must be submitted in writing to the Authorized Agency Contact via the Discussion with Buyer tab in PASSPort, or preferably by e-mail to RFP@health.nyc.gov. Questions submitted by June 9, 2026 will be addressed at the pre-bid teleconference, and answers to questions received by the question deadline will be provided in an addendum through PASSPort.
Set Aside Preferences
Minority Owned
Woman Owned
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$1,200,000 - $3,600,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 6/3/26 Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in New York issued The Development of the Public Health Community Leadership Sector with ID 81626P0019 due 7/14/26.
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Contract Start Date
3/1/2027
Contract End Date
6/23/2026