Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form is associated with Pinellas County, Florida's Request for Proposal for Health Program Evaluation Services. The procurement seeks qualified evaluation firms to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the county's indigent healthcare programs, specifically the Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless Program. The evaluation will address three primary objectives: analyzing access to comprehensive primary care and supportive services for medically indigent residents at 100%, 200%, and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level; assessing the effectiveness and operational efficiency of services provided; and reviewing the county's financial investment and funding opportunities. The RFP was released on September 10, 2025, with written questions due by September 25, 2025, and proposals due by October 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract term is six months with no renewal options. The evaluation will cover primary care, specialty care, mental health care, substance use treatment, dental care, vision services, and pharmacy benefits.

The justification form indicates this may be pursued as a non-competitive procurement, with approval required from the Non-Competitive Oversight Committee members including Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The project budget indicates approximately $10 million annually for the Pinellas County Health Program, with additional funding for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. Responding firms must demonstrate expertise in healthcare program evaluation, healthcare systems analysis, and community health assessments. Contractors are required to complete additional compliance documentation including a Human Trafficking Affidavit, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, Common Carrier Attestation, and a Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit. The evaluation deliverables must include an executive summary, evaluation methodology, benchmarking analysis, program objective analysis, identification of service gaps, cost-effectiveness assessment, and evidence-based recommendations for future service delivery strategies.