What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Maryland seeks a vendor to provide perinatal and neonatal quality collaborative administration services. These collaboratives are networks of perinatal care providers and public health professionals working to improve health outcomes for pregnant people and newborns through continuous quality improvement. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid, and the selected vendor will perform the work offsite. Applicants may submit their responses digitally via email or online. The buyer will hold a pre-bid meeting on November 20, 2026, and requires all questions to be submitted no later than December 3, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a budget amount, stating only that it is looking for proposals.
Scope of work
- Administer the Maryland Perinatal and Neonatal Quality Collaborative (MDPQC)
- Recruit birthing hospitals to participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Provide technical assistance for maternal and neonatal bundle implementation
- Facilitate committees in collaboration with MDH
- Implement Postpartum Discharge Transition and a new maternal AIM bundle
- Implement Substance Exposed Newborn and a new neonatal health bundle
- Manage data collection, performance measures, and quarterly hospital reporting
- Submit quarterly and annual reports on budget and progress
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| General Requirements | Not specified |
| Technical Assistance Requirements | Not specified |
| MDPQC Administration Requirements | Not specified |
| Staffing and Experience | Not specified |
| Maternal Bundle Selection and Implementation | Not specified |
| Neonatal Bundle Selection and Implementation | Not specified |
| Deliverables, Performance Measures, and Reporting | Not specified |
| Budget Narrative (reasonable cost given time and effort) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Local or state government agency, public college, state university, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit social organization
- Demonstrate 3 years of experience leading multi-site quality improvement initiatives
- Relevant staff must hold sufficient program experience
- Registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- In good standing with Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation (SDAT)
- Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter with eMMA vendor number and addenda acknowledgment
- Project Narrative (Volume I) and Work Plan (Attachment G)
- Mandatory Requirements Documentation (e.g., 501(c)(3) proof if applicable)
- Staff Curriculum Vitae or resumes
- Signed W-9 with contact person names and phone number
- Budget Form (Exhibit A) and Budget Narrative (Exhibit B)
- Debarment Affirmation (Attachment C)
- Certification Regarding Tobacco Smoke (Attachment D)
- Certification Regarding Lobbying (Attachment E) and SF-LLL if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- Instructions
- Submit two separate volumes: Volume I (Project Narrative) and Volume II (Budget Justification/Narrative). Subject line must state the RFA Title, PHPA number, and volume name.