Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form for Pinellas County, Florida, related to a Request for Proposal for Health Program Evaluation Services. The form documents the county's intent to procure comprehensive evaluation services for two indigent healthcare programs administered by the Human Services Department: the Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless Program. The evaluation will assess access to healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, mental health care, substance use treatment, dental care, vision services, and pharmacy benefits for medically indigent residents at 100%, 200%, and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The RFP was released on September 10, 2025, with 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, and the selected firm will deliver a detailed report including an executive summary, evaluation methodology, benchmarking analysis, program objective analysis, service gap identification, cost-effectiveness assessment, and evidence-based recommendations.

The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form indicates that this procurement is being pursued as a non-competitive purchase, requiring approval from committee members Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The form requires documentation of the vendor's prior contract history and the justification for selecting a non-competitive procurement approach. The project budget reflects approximately $10 million in annual funding for the Pinellas County Health Program with additional resources allocated for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. Contractors must meet compliance requirements including execution of a Human Trafficking Affidavit, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, Common Carrier Attestation, and Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit. The evaluation is intended to provide county leadership with objective data and actionable recommendations to inform future service delivery strategies, funding decisions, and policy recommendations for public healthcare investment.