Fall Prevention and Outreach

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP Publication Date: 3/22/24 RFP Submission Deadline Date: 4/12/24 To view the full proposal as a .pdf, click here Issued by: Laura Scudiere, Health Officer Marathon County Health Department 1000 Lakeview Drive Suite 100, Wausau, WI 54403 Laura.Scudiere@co.marathon.wi.us Introduction The Marathon County Health Department is pleased to announce this RFP aimed at addressing a key health priority for underserved populations within Marathon County, that of falls prevention. RFP Overview Application Deadline: April 12, 2024 Eligible Applicants: Local agencies and organizations Project Duration: May 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024 Funding Focus: The funding is intended to support activities that address and promote access to health care resources, public assistance programs, and healthier environments for those disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the funding is awarded, there is no

additional funding available for this project. Project Goal The Marathon County Health Department seeks proposals that contribute to the following goals: Reduce health disparities among underserved populations in Marathon County, focusing on Marathon County’s Community Health Improvement Plan strategy of Falls Prevention A focus on activities related to assisting with healthy aging, including direct outreach to aging populations within Marathon County, one-on-one discussions regarding polypharmacy, and making connections between residents and appropriate health care and aging resources. Eligible Activities This RFP is made possible through Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and is in alignment with the Local and Tribal Health Department Scope of Work provided to the Marathon County Health Department. The intent of this project is to provide care to those impacted disproportionately by COVID-19 or to address disparities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. RFP activities would include at least two of the following: Outreach to disproportionately impacted populations for assistance with medication education, education on polypharmacy, connections with health care providers and pharmacies and other medication assistance Direct service falls prevention activities (one-on-one education and intervention to assist individuals in falls prevention) Referrals and direct connections to appropriate local resources including local health services, ADRC, food pantries, transportation, and more. Instructions Proposals shall be received by email on 4:30 P.M. on April 12, 2024. Laura Scudiere, Health Officer Marathon County Health Department 1000 Lakeview Drive Suite 100, Wausau, WI 54403 Laura.Scudiere@co.marathon.wi.us Proposals should include the following: A description of the target population and the geographic areas to be served. Target population must be a population disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and within Marathon County. A project description regarding the specific two activities chosen and how they would be accomplished. A budget proposal specifying how the funds will be utilized to support the proposed activities. A timeline for project implementation. Reference letter from a partnering organization Contact Information For questions or assistance with the RFP application process, please contact Laura Scudiere, Marathon County Health Officer at 715-261-1900 or laura.scudiere@co.marathon.wi.us. Evaluation Marathon County Health Department will conduct a comprehensive, fair and impartial evaluation of the proposals. The Health Department will first screen all proposals submitted according to the minimum qualifications. Each responsive proposal will then be evaluated, and selection will be made on the basis of the criteria listed below: Activities chosen are within parameters as specified above. 25 points A detailed budget proposal 25 points Timeline of implementation or a brief outline on sustainability plans. 25 points Description of the target population and geographic areas to be served. 20 points References (1 reference required. Please provide name, organization and contact information). 5 points Marathon County may conduct interviews and/or discussions with one or more organizations. Once these interviews and discussions are completed, the award will be made to the top-ranked organization(s), and others will be advised of the decision. Proposals will remain confidential until the organizations have been selected. Marathon County reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any and all proposals, to waive any informalities, and to accept the proposal determined to be in the best interest of the County, taking into consideration past performance and the evaluation factors set forth in this Request for Proposal. A request for proposals or other solicitation may be cancelled, or any or all proposals may be rejected in whole or in part as may be specified in the solicitation, when same is in the best interests of the County. Proprietary Information It is the intention of Marathon County to maintain an open and public process in the solicitation, submission, review, and approval of procurement activities. Proposal records may not be available for public inspection prior to the award of a contract. Any proposals submitted in conjunction with this Request will become a public record and open for complete public inspection. If there are confidential or proprietary sections of proposals, which should be exempted from this requirement, it shall be the burden of the proposer to clearly identify such information. In the event of a public records request, it shall be the burden of the proposer to establish that such materials are exempt from disclosure under Wisconsin Public Records law. The proposer shall be responsible for providing all necessary legal support relative to any nondisclosure and for defending Marathon County in the event nondisclosure is challenged. In the event Marathon County becomes involved in litigation due to the proposer’s refusal of permission to release information identified as confidential or proprietary, the proposer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Marathon County for any costs associated with said litigation and/or appeal, including any and all required attorneys’ fees and any award for damages. Terms and Conditions Any contract resulting from an agreement between Marathon County and the successful offeror shall include provisions necessary to define the responsibilities and rights of the parties. The following contractual conditions shall be included in any resulting agreement: The proposer shall agree to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, orders, and regulations relative to non-discrimination. The agreement shall address indemnification and limitations on liability, and, to the fullest extent of the law, the Proposer shall indemnify and hold harmless Marathon County against any suits, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses of any kind arising before, during, or after completion of the agreement that is directly or indirectly caused or contributed to in whole or in part by reason of any act, omission, fault, or negligence of proposer. The agreement shall require proposer to provide applicable insurance for work performed. The agreement shall specify that provisions of the contract are severable. The proposer shall agree to not assign its obligations under the contract without prior written consent of Marathon County. The agreement shall specify that the applicable governing law of the parties’ contract be the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The agreement shall indicate that proposer understands and acknowledges that Marathon County is subject to the Public Records Law of the State of Wisconsin. As such, proposer shall agree to retain all records as defined by Wisconsin Statute §19.32(2) applicable to the Agreement for a period of not less than seven (7) years after the termination or expiration of the Agreement. Proposer shall agree to assist Marathon County in complying with any public records request that the County receives pertaining to the Agreement. Additionally, Proposer shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and authorized representatives for any liability, including without limitation, attorney fees related to or in any way arising from Proposer’s actions or omissions which contribute to Board’s inability to comply with the Public Records Law. The agreement shall include a force majeure provision. The agreement shall define the parties’ relationship as one of independent contractors. The Marathon County Health Department is committed to working collaboratively with local agencies and organizations to address health disparities and promote the well-being of our community members. We look forward to receiving your proposals and working together to make a positive impact in Marathon County.