Population Health Research

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a population health research project to assist the Department in Marion County in determining the optimal locations for additional health department facilities. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to perform research using data from various sources to identify locations in Marion County with high concentrations of specific populations, such as pregnant women, individuals needing communicable disease screening/treatment, those experiencing drug overdoses, and the uninsured/underinsured. The contractor must submit a research plan, a final report with data findings and mapping products, and key takeaways and location recommendations. Payment will be on a fixed-price basis, and failure to complete deliverables on time will result in financial consequences. The contract period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The solicitation was initially advertised on May 14, 2024, with a bid due date of June 5, 2024, which has been subsequently extended to June 21, 2024.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total price. The Department reserves the right to not make an award. The ITB does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or potential award value for this project is not disclosed in the provided information.