Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form related to 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 Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless Program, with three primary objectives: analyzing access to comprehensive primary care 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 selected firm will produce a detailed report including an executive summary, evaluation methodology, benchmarking analysis, program objective analysis, service gap identification, cost-effectiveness assessment, and evidence-based recommendations for future service delivery. Questions were due by September 25, 2025, with proposals due October 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract term is six months with no renewal options.

The procurement indicates an approximate annual budget of $10 million for the Pinellas County Health Program, with additional funding allocated for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. Contractors must complete compliance documentation including a Human Trafficking Affidavit, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, Common Carrier Attestation, and Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form referenced in this file suggests the procurement may be conducted as a non-competitive purchase, requiring approval from committee members including Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The evaluation will cover healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, mental health care, substance use treatment, dental care, vision services, and pharmacy benefits, with the goal of providing county leadership objective data and actionable recommendations to inform future service delivery and funding decisions.