Bid 202703- round 2

Queen Anne's County Department of Health (QACDOH) in Maryland is soliciting round 2 bids under Bid 202703 for a community-based organization that is African American-serving to partner with its prevention staff, with responses due November 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Queen Anne's County vendors and surrounding county vendors will receive extra consideration, and preference is given to locally owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses located in Queen Anne's County. Multiple contracts may be awarded to meet the Health Department's needs and use funding efficiently.

The scope covers countywide activities and events that educate residents about substance use, with a focus on underage tobacco use (including menthol products), alcohol, and other drug use. Required work includes collaborating with two grassroots organizations on community dialogue about tobacco and health-related disparities, conducting two community engagement activities, attending prevention training, and delivering advertising through social media, banners, flyers, newspapers, and postcards. The awardee must attend at least four wellness coalition meetings between July 2026 and June 2027. Qualified vendors must demonstrate prevention services experience, collaborative community work, and familiarity with QACDOH, and must provide three business references.

Pricing is a firm fixed price with an all-inclusive cost proposal. The contract begins upon award and runs through June 30, 2027. Reporting covers July through December 2026 and January through June 2027, with invoices detailing services, service dates, and costs for each item. Payment is issued by purchase order and reimbursed four weeks after invoice submittal. Vendors must submit a W-9 and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Awardees may also be subject to Human Services Agreement Clauses, risk assessment questionnaires, Strategic Data Initiative Surveys under the Maryland Department of Health's Data Use Policy, business entity searches, and state-required business associate agreements.