RFQ 262369380326_ Questions and Answers.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document from the Massachusetts Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH) related to RFQ 262369380326 for Local Public Health Funding for FIFA 2026 World Cup Community Events. The RFQ solicits proposals from qualified municipalities to provide local public health support services for FIFA 2026 World Cup community events held in parks, community centers, or other public spaces. Responses were due June 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with questions due June 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The engagement period runs from June 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026 with no renewal options. All FIFA-related activities must conclude prior to July 31, 2026, and any unspent funds as of September 30, 2026 must be returned to the Department of Public Health.

Eligibility is restricted to municipalities already qualified as vendors on Master Service Agreement #236938 for Public Health Services at the Local and Regional Level. One-time funding of up to $15,000 per community event is available, with a total estimated procurement value of $160,000 and an estimated annualized amount of $10,000 to $30,000 per municipality. Allowable expenses include local public health staffing beyond existing levels, contracted inspectors, translation services, condoms, aloe vera lotion/cream, handwashing station rentals or purchases, and cooling/misting tents, with municipalities able to propose additional allowable expenses subject to OLRH approval. The Q&A clarifies that contract numbers may be left blank and that the RFR# is the same as the RFQ#. Payment is made through Electronic Funds Transfer, and federal funds will not support this engagement. Awards are made on a rolling basis until funding is expended.