What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) seeks rural health community development consultants to support the Governor’s Office of New Opportunities and Rural Transformational Health (GO-NORTH) strategic initiatives. Selected consultants may be engaged on a task-by-task basis for ongoing planning, coordination, implementation, program design and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Eligible bidders must be onshore USA organizations qualified to do business in New Hampshire and must include an itemized cost proposal, consultant resumes, and a Certificate of Insurance. Bidders must submit proposals electronically to CDFA by December 31, 2026, and must submit any questions in writing or by email to [email protected] at least seven days prior to the deadline. A review team evaluates proposals based on relevant experience and qualifications, demonstrated ability to provide high-quality professional services, and cost and value. CDFA reserves the right to award multiple contracts and negotiate scope and budget, with the overall GO-NORTH program supported by a $204,016,550.20 CMS/HHS financial assistance award.
Scope of work
- Strategic planning and implementation support
- Research, analysis, and assessment activities
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Project development and project management
- Program design and evaluation
- Regional collaboration and partnership development
- Readiness activities to support implementation
- Development of communications, presentations, and informational materials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience and qualifications | Not specified |
| Understanding of regional and community development issues | Not specified |
| Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality professional services | Not specified |
| Capacity to support multiple project types and stakeholders | Not specified |
| Quality of proposal and responsiveness to the RFP | Not specified |
| Cost and value of services | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified to do business in the State of New Hampshire
- Experience working in community, economic, or regional development
- Knowledge of rural communities and regional planning initiatives
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaborative processes
- Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience working with public, nonprofit, private-sector, and community partners
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to evolving project needs
- Familiarity with New Hampshire communities and regional issues is preferred
Documents to include with your response
- Summary of the Bidder, years in business, overall practice, and principals
- Examples of applicable services provided in the last three (3) years
- Itemized cost proposal with a not-to-exceed or flat fee
- Resumes of the consultants who would be assigned to provide Services
- Principal contact name, telephone number, and email address
- At least three (3) references of past New Hampshire-based clients
- Copy of the Certificate of Insurance
- Any contractual provisions Bidder requires in the contract with CDFA
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to [email protected] with the subject line: Consultant RFP Response.