Hez Community Health Workers

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Jul 15, 2025
Due:	Jul 18, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	25-RFA-13139
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

06/02/24

Types:

RFA

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

25-RFA-13139

Solicitation/Project Title:

HEZ Community Health Workers

Description:

In 2017, DHS, in cooperation with the City of Philadelphia, area hospitals, universities, and community stakeholders, developed a North Philadelphia HEZ initiative to identify and reduce barriers to health care, improve health outcomes for North Philadelphia residents, and foster collaboration among the many varied healthcare providers, organizations, and community members in North Philadelphia.

DHS established seven objectives for the HEZ initiative:
1.        Reduce barriers to care for super utilizers of health care services.
2.        Increase access to high-quality care through community-based professionals.
3.        Develop a culturally competent, community-based workforce to address social determinants of health.
4.        Deploy innovative strategies and technology.
5.        Improve coordination of care between physical and behavioral health.
6.        Reduce redundancy and improve efficiency through integration and rebalancing of health care resources.
7.        Invest in infrastructure and incentives for long-term success and stability.

The communities most vulnerable to health disparities face tremendous barriers to quality health care. These barriers can be described by the social and environmental determinants of health, or the conditions that contribute to an individual’s state of health. As a result, individuals often feel that a gap exists between provider recommendations for healthy living and their ability to carry out the recommendations.

CHWs have been identified as playing crucial roles in reducing inequities in access to essential health care services, particularly for underserved, vulnerable populations. CHW is an umbrella term for community-based workers that assist in bridging the gaps between providers and individuals. CHWs come from similar neighborhoods and are able to provide support in navigating the health system, social support, and health advocacy for their neighbors. Trained by medical and public health professionals, CHWs have been proven to make healthy behaviors and health care more accessible and ultimately help individuals live better and healthier lives.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Human Services "prior DPW"	Delivery Location:	Philadelphia Area
County:	Philadelphia	Duration:	24 months

Contact Information
First Name:	Stephanie	Last Name:	Hostetler
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-705-3878	Email:	RA-pwrfaquestions@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	06/02/25
Solicitation Due Date:	07/18/25	Solicitation Due Time:	12:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date:	07/18/25	Solicitation Opening Time:	12:01 PM
Opening Location:	This Is Not A Public Opening
No. of Addendums:	3

Amended Date:	07/15/25

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files

	25-RFA-13139 HEZ Community Health Care Workers.pdf
	Appendix A - Application Coversheet.pdf
	Appendix B - Cost Reimbursement Cost Submittal.xlsx
	Appendix C - Trade Secret Confidential Proprietary Information Notice Form.pdf
	Appendix D - Lobbying Certification and Disclosure.pdf
	Appendix E - Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.pdf
	Appendix F - Standard Grant Terms and Conditions, DHS Addendum to Terms and Conditions, Audit Clause D.pdf
	Appendix G - Business Associate Addendum.pdf

Flyers/Addendums

	25-RFA-13139 HEZ - Addendum 1.pdf
	25-RFA-13139 HEZ - Addendum 2.pdf
	25-RFA-13139 HEZ- Addendum 3.pdf

Hez Community Health Workers

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