BIDS - RFQ - Entomological Consultant

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Vector-borne and Zoonotic Disease (VBZD) team, operating under the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Services (BIDS) program, is seeking qualified entomological consultants through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) procurement. This is an as-needed consulting engagement that requires an entomological expert to strengthen the state's entomological capabilities and preparedness. The primary objectives include preparing the state and assisting local jurisdictions in responding to vector-borne and zoonotic disease threats through expert consultation and guidance. The consultant will be expected to provide specialized entomological knowledge and support on disease vectors and related public health threats. The deadline for proposal submission is July 14, 2023, with the opportunity having been posted on July 7, 2023. Required qualifications for respondents include demonstrated expertise in entomology and experience in vector-borne disease management, though the specific evaluation criteria for selecting the consultant have not been detailed in the available procurement information.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the available contract information. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the posted opportunity. Interested consultants should submit their qualifications and proposed rates by the July 14, 2023 deadline and may contact the procuring agency for additional details regarding contract scope, expected frequency of consultation, and compensation structure. This engagement is structured as an as-needed contract, suggesting that the state will engage the consultant on a project-by-project basis rather than as a full-time or retained position.