Florida Quitline Tobacco Use Cessation Telephone and Internet Based Counseling

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking proposals for the management and operation of Florida's statewide evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions and services, including a toll-free Quitline and reporting system that provides telephone-based tobacco cessation counseling, a stand-alone internet-based tobacco cessation services and reporting system, nicotine replacement therapy distribution, and a texting service for youth and young adult cessation support. The services are currently offered at no charge to Florida residents. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to initiate services within 60 calendar days of contract award and meet the overall scope requirements. Proposals are due by July 24, 2024, and the anticipated contract term is five years from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, with possible renewal. The evaluation process will consider pricing based on the overall cost, and the DOH reserves the right to negotiate terms and pricing with the selected respondent(s).

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contractor is Consumer Wellness Solutions, LLC, who has provided these services since 2014. The procurement does not include details on possible award values or budget ranges for the contract.