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ARF- 3918

Regular Agenda Item 3. J.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	09/06/2016
Submitted For:	Michael O'Driscoll	Submitted By:	Betty Hurst, Buyer
Department:	Finance
Fiscal Year:	2016-2017	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	10-01-16 to 09-30-17	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Authorization to Advertise Request for Proposals No. 080316-Sub-Grantee for Public Health Support Services

Background Information

Gila County will contract with one Arizona-based organization employing a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Physical Activity Specialist, and Marketing and Communications specialist to implement Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) food systems, active living, and school health strategies; to provide nutrition education and physical activity promotion; design and implement public health marketing and communications tools including social media promotion; and, support the development of partnerships and stakeholder engagement with a focus on low-income individuals and families and children and youth with special healthcare needs. The overall goal of the consultation and marketing support is to apply comprehensive evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes and wellbeing for Gila County residents.

The current contract with Pinnacle Prevention Consulting was approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) on August 2, 2016, to allow the contract to be mutually terminated as of September 30, 2016. This new contract for public health support services will allow for continuation of grant deliverables and align the contract with the federal annual budget year. The new contract additionally adds services such as marketing and communications, a certified fitness professional, and includes a new one-year funding source from ADHS for Zika Virus prevention services.

Evaluation

The purpose of this request is to implement collaborative and comprehensive public health approaches and public health marketing supporting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), the Healthy People Healthy Communities (HPHC) strategies, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) marketing and communications for Gila County. In order to comply with mandated grant guidelines, Gila County must consult with a certified health professional, registered dietitian, and an experienced social media, communications expert. Without consulting these services Gila County would have to employee someone part-time that has these skills and without a guarantee for long-term funding.

Conclusion

The contract for the sub grantee will provide public health support services, maintain grant compliance, and align contract with fiscal budget year.

Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the Health & Emergency Services Division Director that the Board of Supervisors authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals No. 080316-Sub-Grantee for Public Health Support Services to be published for two consecutive weeks in the Arizona Silver Belt newspaper.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals No. 080316-Sub-Grantee for Public Health Support Services such as physical activity education, nutrition education classes, and services that are mandated by a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and Physical Activity Specialist. (Michael O'Driscoll)

Attachments
RFP No. 080316-Sub-Grantee for Public Health Support Services
Request to Advertise for Bids Form