Consultant to Develop Technical Assistance Materials and Code for Bulk Toxicology Data Import

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists seeks a subject matter expert consultant or team to develop technical assistance materials and standardized code supporting the bulk import of toxicology data into the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System. The selected applicant will create a final code package, technical guidance, step-by-step instructions, and user resources, as well as administer a pilot of the bulk import process. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, academic institutions, state and local health departments, and private consultants with advanced knowledge of overdose surveillance. Eligible applications must be onshore USA organizations. Applications must include contact information, an experience section, a work plan utilizing SAS or R, a detailed budget, and any necessary outside activity forms. Submissions are restricted to single-spaced Times New Roman font on 8.5x11 inch paper with one-inch margins across specified page limits. Applicants must submit proposals by email to Cailyn Kilgore at [email protected] by 11:59 PM EST on November 5, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, work plan feasibility, understanding of deliverables, and budget justification.