Integrated Maternal Health Services - Health Equity Capacity Building Consultant

The state of Maryland is seeking a Capacity Building Consultant for the Integrated Maternal Health Services program, which is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 67e80c3e3b2458e4ac038390, is focused on securing a consultant to support health equity initiatives within maternal health services. The primary objective appears to be enhancing capacity and implementing strategic improvements in maternal health programming. The solicitation was posted on March 17, 2025, with proposals due by April 14, 2025. While specific deliverables are not explicitly detailed, the consultant will likely be expected to develop comprehensive capacity-building strategies, conduct organizational assessments, design intervention plans, and provide technical assistance to improve maternal health equity outcomes. The consultant must demonstrate expertise in healthcare equity, maternal health systems, organizational development, and strategic planning methodologies.

No specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the provided contract opportunity description. The funding source (HRSA) suggests potential preference for organizations with demonstrated experience in healthcare equity and maternal health programming. The contract appears to have undergone a fund certification revision to increase available funding for the full grant period, indicating potential flexibility in budget allocation. While precise award values were not specified, the comprehensive nature of the consulting work and the federal funding source suggest a potentially substantial contract value. Interested consultants or organizations should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.