About this opportunity
AI summaryThe St. Mary’s County Health Department seeks qualified independent evaluation firms, organizations, or consultants to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the St. Mary’s 360: Connected Care Everywhere initiative. The selected partner must design and execute a public health mixed-methods evaluation and continuous quality improvement framework using Health & Wellness Portal analytics, CRISP resources, and stakeholder feedback to assess program implementation and outcomes. Eligible applicants include independent consulting firms, research organizations, and academic or university entities based in the United States. Applicants must submit separate technical and pricing proposals via email to [email protected] by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 24, 2026, following a pre-bid meeting on November 9, 2026. Evaluation criteria award points across evaluation approach and methodology (30 points), data, measurement, and continuous quality improvement (15 points), feasibility and readiness (15 points), and budget (20 points). The initial agreement runs through June 30, 2027, with options for four one-year renewals.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- St. Mary’s County Health Department
- Solicitation No.
- 27-06
Scope of work
- Develop and implement a public health mixed-methods evaluation and continuous quality improvement approach
- Assess implementation, referral completion, utilization trends, participant engagement, and outcomes of St. Mary's 360
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data including Health & Wellness Portal analytics and CRISP resources
- Establish evaluation frameworks, performance measures, and data collection methodologies
- Provide regular updates regarding evaluation of resources and projects ahead of scheduled meetings
- Attend bi-weekly coordination meetings virtually through Google Meet
- Submit monthly program and fiscal reports and invoices
- Deliver actionable recommendations supporting continuous quality improvement and future sustainability
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organizational Experience and Qualifications | 20 points |
| Evaluation Approach and Methodology | 30 points |
| Data, Measurement, and Continuous Quality Improvement | 15 points |
| Feasibility and Readiness | 15 points |
| Budget | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrate experience designing and conducting mixed-methods evaluations
- Demonstrate experience evaluating public health, healthcare, human services, or community-based initiatives involving multiple partners
- Demonstrate capacity to analyze and interpret quantitative program, utilization, referral, clinical, administrative, or health-related data
- Demonstrate capacity to develop evaluation frameworks, performance measures, data collection methodologies, and continuous quality improvement recommendations
Documents to include with your response
- Application Cover Page (Attachment 1) as page one of both proposals
- Technical Proposal
- Budget Template (Attachment 2)
- Budget Narrative (Attachment 3)
- Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- Certification of Drug-Free Workplace
Key dates
- RSVP Pre-Proposal Meeting
- November 08, 2026
- Pre-Proposal meeting
- November 09, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST
- Questions due
- ten (10) calendar days prior to the date and time of the solicitation due date
- Proposals due
- November 24, 2026 by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Anticipated project period
- December 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit one copy of Technical Proposal and Pricing Proposal as separate files to [email protected] with subject line 'Response to RFP #27-06'. Technical Proposals must not exceed 10 single-spaced pages using 12-point Times New Roman font.
Contract details
- Term
- Commence upon award through June 30, 2027, with four (4) one (1) year optional renewals
- Estimated value
- up to approximately $80,000
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive Liability Insurance with liability limits of at least $1,000,000; Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit; Workers' Compensation Insurance statutory coverage; Directors and Officers Liability Insurance minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000; Professional Liability Insurance minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000.
- Funding
- RHTP Program, Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)