To combat vaccine hesitancy, San Antonio City Council approved a series of contracts to provide vaccine education outreach services during its Jan. 16 meeting.

The overview

According to city documents, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Immunization program will execute these agreements for a cumulative amount up to $1 million for programs from Dec. 1, 2024-June 30. Funding for the program will be taken from the Immunization and Vaccines for Children grant.
Metro Health seeks to mitigate vaccine hesitancy in communities throughout Bexar County by increasing vaccine confidence through collaboration with community organizations. These organizations will assist Metro Health in building vaccine confidence through engagement activities and dialogue, providing accurate, culturally competent information and resources.

By the numbers

City officials issued a request for proposals for vaccine education outreach services on March 8, with a deadline of June 3. The RFP was advertised on HartBeat, TVSA channel, the city’s bidding and contracting opportunities website and via an email notification system.


The evaluation committee included representatives from Metro Health and San Antonio ISD. The evaluation of each company was based on a total of 100 points, with 40 points allotted for experience, background and qualifications; 40 points for a proposed plan; 15 points for funding and budget and five points for veteran-owner small business preference program. Additional categories included references and financial qualifications. The evaluation committee scored 11 proposals on Aug. 21, and recommended awarding contracts to the top 10 highest-ranking respondents.