Montana Diabetes Prevention Program

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, through its Public Health and Safety Division, is seeking contractors to implement the Montana Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) via a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on December 28, 2018, with a proposal submission deadline of January 31, 2019. The primary objective is to provide initial start-up funding for a two-year project period to establish a sustainable diabetes prevention program that can continue independently after the initial funding. Contractors will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive diabetes prevention initiative, with mandatory components including detailed company submissions, scope of services acknowledgment, and comprehensive offeror qualifications. The RFP requires potential bidders to complete a cost proposal and comply with additional requirements such as the Equal Pay for Women attachment and Dark Money Declaration forms. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a scoring matrix that assesses various aspects of the submitted proposals, with specific weighting criteria determining how contractors will be ranked and potentially selected.

While the RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it does indicate a broad solicitation under multiple commodity codes including educational services, health-related services, and professional services. The procurement appears open to various organizational types that can demonstrate capability in implementing a diabetes prevention program. The documents do not reference incumbent vendors or specify existing technological infrastructure requirements for integration. Though specific funding amounts are not clearly delineated, the RFP indicates initial start-up funding will be provided for a two-year project period, suggesting a commitment to program development and implementation. Potential bidders must carefully review all prerequisites, including the Single Point of Contact guidelines and submission protocols, to ensure compliance and maximize their chances of successful proposal evaluation. The ultimate goal is to establish a sustainable diabetes prevention program that can continue beyond the initial two-year funding period.