Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source document issued by Pinellas County's Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division in Florida. The notice pertains to Pinellas County's Health Program Evaluation Services, a comprehensive assessment of the county's indigent healthcare programs, specifically the Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless Program. The county seeks qualified evaluation firms to analyze healthcare service delivery for uninsured and underinsured residents, with evaluation objectives focused on access to comprehensive primary care for residents at various poverty levels (100%, 200%, and 300% of Federal Poverty Level), effectiveness and operational efficiency of services, and review of the county's financial investment and funding opportunities. The evaluation will encompass primary care, specialty care, mental health care, substance use treatment, dental care, vision services, and pharmacy benefits. The contract term is six months with no renewal options. 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. All responses must be submitted via OpenGov by the specified deadline, and contractors believing they can meet stated requirements must provide convincing technical data to support their position.

The project budget indicates approximately $10 million annually for the Pinellas County Health Program, with additional funding allocated for the Healthcare for the Homeless program. Contractors must complete additional compliance documentation including a Human Trafficking Affidavit, HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, Common Carrier Attestation, and a Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit. The selected firm will produce a detailed report including 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. The procurement document emphasizes the county's need for objective data and actionable recommendations to inform county leadership's policy and funding decisions, reflecting the county's commitment to ensuring effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars in healthcare service delivery.