Community Health Navigational Services

The University of New Mexico is seeking proposals from community‑based organizations to provide Community Health Worker (CHW) navigation, care coordination, and support services for high‑need residents of Bernalillo County under the “Pathways to a Healthy Bernalillo County” program. The work involves enrolling participants, reducing barriers, coordinating resources, tracking outcomes, and collaborating with local health and social service partners. The contract will run from November 1 2026 through June 30 2030 and is funded at approximately $100‑$150 k per award, supporting 0.5–2.0 FTE of CHWs. Preference points are available for New Mexico resident or veteran‑owned businesses. • Provide CHW navigation services (enrollment, barrier reduction, resource coordination, outcome tracking). • Hire and supervise at least 0.5 FTE (up to 2 FTE) of qualified CHWs, meeting wage minimums of $19–$20 /hr. • Submit monthly invoices and quarterly performance reports; adhere to strict data‑quality, HIPAA, and quality‑assurance requirements. • Demonstrate capacity to serve priority populations (e.g., unhoused, formerly incarcerated, LEP, domestic‑violence survivors, Native American, etc.) and meet the evaluation criteria (capacity, approach, data quality, equity, budget, references).