Hepatitis C Virus Linkage and Navigation to Care

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) linkage and navigation services for at‑risk populations during FY 2026‑2027. The contractor will screen individuals, coordinate confirmatory testing, facilitate medical appointments, support treatment initiation and adherence, distribute client incentives, collect outcome data, and collaborate with the County’s Public Health HCV program. The contract is budgeted at $45,841, runs from December 2026 through June 30 2027 (with possible one‑year extensions), and requires the contractor to manage all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals. • Implement a full HCV linkage‑and‑navigation workflow (screening, confirmatory testing, treatment initiation, medication adherence). • Target priority groups: people who use/inject drugs, homeless individuals, BIPOC, people with HIV, pregnant persons, trans/non‑binary persons. • Provide client incentives per the County’s Behavior Modification Plan and collect data for the HCV Care Continuum Report. • Coordinate monthly with the County Senior Health Educator and share client information (with ROI) with medical homes and County public‑health staff. • Supply nutritional supplements as needed and address barriers to treatment. • Contract includes insurance, compliance, data‑privacy, and reporting requirements.