BID BOARD NOTICE

PROCUREMENT ID NUMBER: BPM057811

ISSUE DATE: 07/02/2026

TITLE: ODSPHS - Public Health Leadership and Change Management Training and Technical Assistance

DUE DATE: 07/20/2026

THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SMALL PROCUREMENT

REGULATIONS DESCRIBED IN COMAR 21.05.07

Brief Description of Services:

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH or the Department), Office of the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services is seeking the services of a vendor to develop and provide a leadership and change management workshop to include an eight hour in-person training session for an estimated 35 participants as well as post-workshop evaluation and technical assistance for participants.

I. PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVES

A. Issuing Office

Maryland Department of Health 201 West Preston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The Contract Monitor: Gabrielle Nichols 201 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD

Procurement Officer: Sharon Lewis 201 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-767-1049 Email: sharon.lewis2@maryland.gov

The sole point of contact in the State for purposes of this solicitation is the Procurement Officer.

Questions Due Date: July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

B. Submission Deadline

An original copy of the bids MUST be received via email to sharon.lewis2@maryland.gov by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, July 20, 2026 in order to be considered. Please include the procurement ID number (BPM057811) in the subject line.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VENDORS

A. Contract

1. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be a fixed price.

2. The Department reserves the right to reduce or withhold contract payment in the event the Contractor does not provide the Department with all required deliverables within the time frame specified in the contract or in the event that the Contractor otherwise materially breaches the terms and conditions of the contract.

3. The contract resulting from this solicitation is contingent upon federal funding availability and may be terminated if federal funding is no longer available.

4. The Contract contains federal funds. The source of these federal funds is:

Department of Health & Human Services/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CFDA number is: 93.967. Acceptance of this agreement indicates the Bidder’s intent to comply with all federal funding conditions.

B. Submission of Bids

An original copy of the bid MUST be received via email by 2:00pm. Eastern Time on Monday, July 20, 2026 in order to be considered.

All submissions will be accepted via email to sharon.lewis2@maryland.gov.

Please include the Procurement ID # (BPM057811) in the subject line

Please include the following five attachments:

● Transmittal Letter on organization letterhead

● Attachment A - Bid Page (Page 5 of this document)

● Attachment F - Bidder Information Sheet

● Attachment I - Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

● Attachment L - Reference Check (Please include details for three references)

For technical support or questions please contact: emma.helpdesk@maryland.gov mailto:sharon.lewis2@maryland.gov mailto:sharon.lewis2@maryland.gov https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-F.-Bidder-Offeror-Information-Sheet.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-I.-Conflict-of-Interest-Affidavit.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-L.-Reference-Checks.pdf mailto:emma.helpdesk@maryland.gov

Pre-bid conference: N/A

C. Vendor Experience and References

The Bidder must document in its Bid that it satisfies the following Minimum Qualifications:

● Ten years of experience providing training and technical assistance to state governmental public health agency leadership

● Ten years of experience designing and facilitating leadership development and change management training programs for leaders in governmental public health related organizations

● Ten years of experience providing organizational development, capacity-building, and technical assistance services to governmental public health agencies

● Ten years of experience supporting state and local governmental public health organizations in addressing complex organizational challenges, strategic initiatives, workforce development efforts, and systems-level change.

D. Transmittal Letter

A transmittal letter prepared on the Bidder’s business stationary MUST accompany the bid. The purpose of this letter is to transmit the bid and demonstrate how the Bidder meets minimum qualifications (Section C above). The letter shall be signed by an individual or corporate officer who is authorized to bid this form to all statements, including services, material availability, timeliness and prices contained in the bid. The letter should include:

● Offeror name and contact information (address, phone number, email address, etc.);

● Solicitation Title and Solicitation Number that the Proposal is in response to;

● Signature, typed name, title, and contact information (address, phone number, email address, etc.) of an individual authorized to commit the Offeror to its Bid;

● Contact person name and contact information (address, phone number, email address, etc.) if different from the person listed above

● Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) of the Applicant, or if a single individual, that individual’s Social Security Number (SSN);

● Applicant’s MBE certification number (if applicable); and

● Applicant’s SBR number (if applicable) – please contact eMMA at

410-767-1492 if you don’t know your number.

E. Selection Process

The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements noted in this solicitation document, and is the most favorable bid price (lowest cost).

III. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE

The Contractor will support the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a leadership and change management workshop designed to strengthen change management and leadership capacity among local health department leaders and staff.

The Contractor will customize workshop content and activities to meet the needs of participants and provide practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to support effective organizational change.

Topics may include change management principles, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, readiness for change, and action planning.

The Contractor will facilitate an eight-hour, in-person workshop in Baltimore, Maryland, for approximately 35 participants and will guide participants in applying workshop concepts to real-world challenges and opportunities within their organizations.

Following the workshop, the Contractor will conduct evaluation activities and provide a minimum of six post-workshop office hours and a minimum of twelve hours of coaching/ individualized technical assistance support to assist participants in implementing learned concepts and advancing change initiatives. All project activities, including workshop development, facilitation, evaluation, and follow-up technical assistance, are anticipated to take place between August 2026 and January 2026.

BID PAGE

Price is based on Section III Technical Specifications

TOTAL BASE PRICE $__________

Bid Price Authorized by:

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PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT PROCESS.