Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals (RFP): Community-Based Mobile Medical Service Delivery and Operations
The District owns two fully equipped mobile medical clinics and is seeking one qualified nonprofit organization, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community clinic, hospital system, or other licensed healthcare provider to manage and operate both units. The selected operator will be responsible for providing comprehensive operational, clinical, and administrative management of the mobile clinic program while working collaboratively with the District to expand equitable access to healthcare services across the Coachella Valley.
This Request for Proposals directly aligns with Pillar 2 (Awareness & Access) of the District’s 2027–2031 Strategic Plan:
- Goal 2.1 (Awareness): Increase community awareness of the health services and resources available across the District.
- Key Initiative 2.1.1 (Connected Care Navigation): Support a coordinated, culturally responsive approach to health awareness and navigation so residents can more easily understand what services and resources exist and be connected to them across the District.
- Goal 2.2 (Access): Reduces structural barriers that prevent residents from obtaining necessary medical and behavioral healthcare.
- Key Initiative 2.2.2 (High-Need Access Expansion): Prioritizes funding for innovative, community-based care delivery models that expand access for underserved populations, ensuring services are timely, accessible, and culturally responsive regardless of financial or geographic constraints.
Requests for Proposals Resources:
- Review the Community-Based Mobile Medical Service Delivery and Operations Request for Proposals (RFP)
- RFP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Resource
- Map of District Boundaries
- Preview the Application Questions
Bidder's Meeting:
Attendance at the mandatory Bidder's Meeting on October 1, 2026, at 10:00 am is required to be eligible to apply.
To complete the application, you must have an account, be logged in, and complete the eligibility quiz before accessing the application. Applications are due October 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM PT., via electronic submission. Please complete all required questions and supporting documentation.
For questions regarding this Request for Proposals, please contact Alejandro Espinoza, MPH, Chief of Community Engagement, at aespinoza@dhcd.org.
For technical assistance with the District and Foundation’s grant portal, please email info@dhcd.org.