When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 12, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Maryland Department of Health. The work is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Increasing Access to Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Health Care Services Through Community Health Workers (Due November 19, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking a contractor to evaluate and develop an action plan to increase access to perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal health care services through community health workers.

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DESCRIPTION

The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement, is seeking a contractor to fulfill the requirements of SB0892 (CH0605) from the 2026 Maryland Legislative Session. The project involves working with the Department, the State Community Health Worker Advisory Committee, and other stakeholders to conduct a landscape analysis, needs assessment, and workforce gap analysis. The contractor will develop a comprehensive action plan to increase access to perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal health care services through community health worker outreach. The final deliverable is a comprehensive report to be submitted to the General Assembly. The contract term is projected to be January 11, 2027, through August 31, 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified small business under the Maryland Small Business Reserve Program
Must have at least two years of prior experience working with community health workers or other lay health workers
Must demonstrate expertise with topics relevant to perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal health care services in Maryland
Must have the technological ability to participate in virtual meetings with large stakeholder groups
Must submit at least two letters of reference attesting to the ability to complete the scope of work, dated within 12 months of the proposal due date
Must be registered and in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Must be in good standing and current in payment of all taxes owed with the Maryland Comptroller’s Office

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TIMELINE

Initial kick-off meeting: Within two weeks of award

Final work plan submission: Within ten business days after initial meeting

Virtual participation in State Community Health Worker Advisory Committee meetings: February 8th, 2027; May 7th, 2027; August 16th, 2027

Contract term: January 11th, 2027 – August 31st, 2027

Issuing Agency

Maryland Department of Health

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Increasing Access to Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Health Care Services Through Community Health Workers