Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

The Georgia Department of Public Health/Epidemiology is seeking a qualified supplier to conduct telephone interviews for the Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) through an electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP) issued under the State Purchasing Act. The primary objective of this procurement is to select one contractor capable of performing comprehensive telephone surveys using both cellular and landline platforms. The selected vendor will be responsible for executing interviews as part of the state's epidemiological data collection efforts, with a focus on gathering critical behavioral health and risk factor information. The solicitation was posted on February 11, 2025, with proposals due by March 14, 2025, providing approximately one month for potential bidders to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical considerations for such public health research contracts would likely include demonstrated experience in survey methodology, technological capabilities, interviewer training protocols, and data collection precision.

No specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified suppliers with expertise in telephone survey research and public health data collection. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or explicit requirements for integration with existing technological infrastructure. While no specific budget range is provided, public health surveillance contracts of this nature typically involve substantial funding to ensure comprehensive statewide data collection. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor deemed most capable of meeting the Department of Public Health's research and data collection requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the full eRFP documentation to understand the complete scope of work, technical specifications, and submission requirements for this important public health research initiative.