When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $80,000.

It was issued by St. Mary’s County Health Department. The work is located in Leonardtown, Maryland, United States.

Independent Evaluation Consultant for St. Mary’s 360: Connected Care Everywhere Project (Due November 24, 2026)

SUMMARY

The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking an independent evaluation partner to conduct a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation and continuous quality improvement assessment of the St. Mary’s 360: Connected Care Everywhere project.

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DESCRIPTION

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking an independent evaluation partner to develop and implement a public health mixed-methods evaluation and continuous quality improvement approach to assess both the implementation and outcomes of the St. Mary’s 360: Connected Care Everywhere project. The evaluation is expected to draw on multiple quantitative and qualitative data sources, including Health & Wellness Portal analytics, CRISP resources, participant and partner feedback, and other available data. The initial term of the agreement will commence upon award and execution of the contract and be valid through June 30, 2027, with four (4) one-year optional renewals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate experience designing and conducting mixed-methods evaluations
Must demonstrate experience evaluating public health, healthcare, health and human services, community-based initiatives, or other complex programs involving multiple partners or service delivery systems
Must demonstrate capacity to analyze and interpret quantitative program, utilization, referral, clinical, administrative, or other health-related data
Must demonstrate capacity to develop evaluation frameworks, performance measures, data collection methodologies, and actionable recommendations that support continuous quality improvement
Must have Comprehensive Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000
Must have Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000
Must have Workers’ Compensation Insurance with statutory coverage
Must have Directors and Officers Liability Insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000
Must have Professional Liability Insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000

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TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Meeting: November 9th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 24th, 2026

Anticipated Project Period: December 1st, 2026 – June 30th, 2027

Issuing Agency

St. Mary’s County Health Department

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Independent Evaluation Consultant for St. Mary’s 360: Connected Care Everywhere Project