Addendum 1 Bid Opening Informaiton.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum providing bid opening information for the North Carolina Department of Administration's Office of State Budget Management solicitation (13-OSBM2331226410) for independent third-party contractor services to conduct two Department of Health and Human Services program studies. The bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT and will be conducted as a live bid opening via Microsoft Teams conference call. Interested bidders may join through the provided Teams meeting link (Meeting ID: 244 245 440 765 320, Passcode: qe97CB9A) or dial in by phone at +1 984-204-1487 with conference ID 224 517 071#. The addendum was issued on August 27, 2026, and the purchasing agent for this procurement is Meredith Swartz. The solicitation requires contractors to conduct comprehensive program evaluations of distinct DHHS initiatives with detailed deliverables and established completion timelines and milestones.

Prospective contractors must demonstrate relevant experience conducting program studies, analytical capability, and familiarity with DHHS program operations. Evaluation criteria include technical merit and cost, with pricing to be submitted according to RFP instructions. The contract is structured as a fixed-term engagement for the duration of the studies, funded through designated DHHS budget allocations. Contractors must comply with all North Carolina procurement regulations, insurance requirements, and applicable federal and state compliance standards. The RFP may include preferences for North Carolina-based firms or small businesses as permitted under state procurement law, with specific set-aside provisions detailed in the full solicitation documents (13-OSBM2331226410).