Evaluation for Idaho Oral Health Program

The State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Idaho Oral Health Program (IOHP) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an evaluation of its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant-funded projects, specifically targeting oral health services in Idaho's Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs). The selected contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive evaluation that includes reviewing the IOHP's draft evaluation plan, creating a work plan and evaluation frameworks, supporting data collection and analysis, participating in project meetings and regional workforce meetings, drafting annual evaluation summaries, and delivering a final Project Period Evaluation Report. The evaluation activities are expected to continue through August 31, 2026, with the contractor required to provide a minimum 10% in-kind non-federal match for services delivered. The RFQ indicates this will be a fixed unit cost, indefinite quantity contract with monthly invoicing, and the successful vendor must work collaboratively with the IOHP to coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting to demonstrate the impact of HRSA-22-050 projects. The proposal response is due by January 12, 2024, with the contract focusing on increasing oral health services for underserved populations in Idaho.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified evaluation and research contractors with experience in healthcare program assessment. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contractor must maintain specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation, with the State of Idaho and the contracting agency listed as additional insureds. Insurance policies must be obtained from insurers rated A-VII or better, and the contractor will be responsible for all deductibles. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract's scope suggests a significant professional services engagement with a multi-year commitment. The contractor will need to demonstrate expertise in healthcare evaluation, data analysis, report writing, and the ability to work effectively with public health program stakeholders to meet the HRSA grant project objectives.