Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO) program is requesting proposals for a vendor(s) to continue and expand the work of the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Initiative which includes the development and implementation of evidencebased strategies related to physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention activities. Vendors are expected to use a public health approach to address the role of physical activity and nutrition in improving health and preventing chronic diseases for all Delawareans. The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the depth of health inequities in Delaware’s most vulnerable populations. Bidders of this RFP must propose equity focused strategies to address physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention activities to improve health outcomes across all sectors. As noted, proposals are being solicited for physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention activities that utilize policy, system and environmental (PSE) approaches to promote desired changes and must advance current program practices. PANO is requesting proposals to develop and conduct appropriate statewide activities that will advocate and encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors. The successful bidder(s) will assist in overall project management support and will provide expertise in the planning, development, and implementation of health promotion activities that address healthy lifestyles and chronic disease interventions in three (3) key component areas: A. Coordinated School Health and Wellness B. Community Capacity Building C. Worksite/Employee Wellness
