DOH57310-BMCFH SFY26-27 School-Based Medical Consultant- ODH RDQ.pdf

DOH57310

RDQ Solicitation Template Request Rev. 2.2025

REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION AND QUALIFICATION (RDQ)

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking applications from potential offeror(s) to provide professional services.

1. PROJECT INFORMATION:

1.1. Project Title: School-Based Medical Consultant

1.2. Solicitation Posting Date: 05/20/2025

1.3. Inquiry Start Date: 05/20/2025

1.4. Inquiry End Date: 05/29/2025 at 3:00 p.m. All questions must be submitted via Ohio Buys.

Questions received after this date will not receive a response.

1.5. Solicitation End Date: 06/05/25 at 3 p.m. All required application components must be received by this date and time. Applications must be submitted via Ohio Buys. Each application component must be clearly labeled.

1.6. Project Background: The purpose of this contract is to provide medical consultation for all school

- based services and programs offered by the ODH. In addition, the contractor will review TA

(technical assistance) resources, make recommendations for program improvements and provide guidance on school health policy and procedures as needed by the Director of Health.

1.7. Project Objective: The ODH is seeking a board-certified physician (MD/Doctor of Medicine or

DO/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) in family practice, pediatrics, or internal medicine/pediatrics, who can provide consultation and guidance related to school health services including but not limited to:

• school nursing services

• school health policies

• School based health center (SBHC) operations.

This contractor will provide support and expand TA to all school-based health programs offered by the ODH. School-based health services increase access to care for children, youth and families throughout Ohio. Increasing school-based health programs reduces barriers to families and their

RDQ Solicitation Template Request Rev. 2.2025 children in receiving necessary medical services, immunizations, vision and hearing screening as well as other services that help students be healthy and ready to learn.

1.8. Projected and/or Estimated Budget: $175,000

1.9. Project Award: One (1)

1.10. Project Period: 07/01/2025-06/30/2027 with 48-months optional renewal periods as described in section 1.12.

ODH reserves the right to execute multiple agreements with awarded provider to fulfill the entire project period, subject to and contingent on the discretionary decision of the Ohio

General Assembly to appropriate funds (if needed) for the biennium, satisfactory performance of the awarded providers and the needs of the Ohio Department of Health

1.11. Agreement Term: Two Years; 07/01/2025-06/30/2027

1.12. Renewal Terms: Two 24-month optional renewals:

• Renewal Optional Year 1: 7/1/2027-06/30/2029

• Renewal Optional Year 2: 7/1/2029-06/30/2031

At the sole option of ODH, ODH may extend this Contract past the initial Agreement Term for a period of ninety (90) days. Renewal terms may be exercised by mutual agreement between the

Contractor and ODH. The cumulative time of all mutual renewals may not exceed four (4) additional years and are subject to and contingent upon the discretionary decision of the Ohio

General Assembly to appropriate funds for this project in each new biennium. If any renewal is exercised, a new contract will be issued at the beginning of the new biennium. ODH may evaluate whether a renewal is appropriate considering the satisfactory performance of the Contractor and the future and continuing needs of ODH’s Programs.

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2. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Offeror(s) must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered for evaluation.

2.1. Contractor Experience Requirement:

2.1.1. Offeror(s) must have documented experience in maternal and child health, public health programs, school health which can include SBHCs, school nursing and Pediatric Mental

Health Care Access (PMHCA).

2.2. Candidate Expertise Requirement:

2.2.1. Offeror(s) must have School Health Medical Consultant to provide clinical consultation and support for school-health programs at ODH. Deliverables are outlined for providing consultation and expert review for various program areas related to school health including school nursing, School-Based Health Centers and PMHCA.

2.3. Notice of Award Requirements: N/A

2.4. Mandatory Licenses &/or Certifications Required:

2.4.1. Offeror(s) must be a Board-certified Pediatrician.

3. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES:

3.1. Scope of Work:

SCOPE OF WORK

3.1.1 On an annual basis, review and update "Emergency Guidelines for Schools" document. Offeror should work with ODH School Nursing Program and Medical Director's Office to identify additional partners who should review specific components of the guidelines.

3.1.2

Provide guidance to ODH School Based Health Center (SBHC) program on matters related to clinical expertise, data collection and other related SBHC topics. This can include working with program staff, creating resources or materials, presenting to ODH staff or ODH-funded SBHC grantees or other related activities.

3.1.3 Review and provide guidance on ODH publications or presentations related to school health, including reviewing/updating existing ODH school health resources.

3.1.4 Provide guidance and consultation for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, specifically for SBHC engagement.

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3.1.5 Provide program guidance or support related to school-health related topics or programs.

3.2. Deliverables and Due Dates:

DELIVERABLES DUE DATE

3.2.1

On an annual basis, Offeror review and update "Emergency Guidelines for Schools" document. Offeror should work with ODH School Nursing Program and Medical Director's Office to identify additional partners who should review specific components of the guidelines.

6/30/26 and 6/30/27

3.2.2

Provide guidance to ODH School Based Health Center (SBHC) program on matters related to clinical expertise, data collection and other related SBHC topics. This can include working with program staff, creating resources or materials, presenting to ODH staff or ODH-funded SBHC grantees or other related activities.

Ongoing throughout contract term

3.2.3 Review and provide guidance on ODH publications or presentations related to school health, including reviewing/updating existing ODH school health resources.

Ongoing throughout contract term

3.2.4 Provide guidance and consultation for Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, specifically for SBHC engagement.

Ongoing throughout contract term

3.2.5 Provide program guidance or support related to school-health related topics or programs.

Ongoing throughout contract term

4. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERION:

CONTRACTOR PROFILE WEIGHT

4.1 Offeror is a board-certified pediatrician 25

4.2 Offeror provided examples of their experience in school health, including SBHCs, school nursing and PMHCA. 25

4.3 Offeror has demonstrated ability to provide evidence based/ evidence informed strategies for school health program. 25

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STAFFING PLAN (PERSONNEL PROFILE) WEIGHT

4.3 Offeror has indicated sufficient time will be devoted to the project. 10

WORK PLAN WEIGHT

4.5 Offeror has provided reasonable plan on how they will meet all required deliverables. 15

TOTAL 100

5. PROPOSAL SCORING

CRITERIA MAXIMUM

ALLOWABLE POINTS

Technical Proposal

Cost Proposal

MBE Set -Aside 50

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