Public Health Accreditation Board

The Florida Department of Health (DOH), specifically the Public Health Statistics & Performance Management (PHSPM) division, is pursuing a single-source procurement for Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) services targeted at improving the department's effectiveness in community health initiatives. The procurement, located in Leon County, focuses on comprehensive accreditation services that include an assessment against national standards, an assigned accreditation specialist, education materials, peer review of documents, and a virtual site visit by expert reviewers. Key deliverables include an annual follow-up report from PHAB's Accreditation Committee, a communications support package for stakeholder engagement, and ongoing guidance to support a quality improvement culture. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, with a posting date of March 31, 2025, and a final response deadline of April 21, 2025. Evaluation criteria center on PHAB's unique national accreditation capabilities, with the department seeking to validate the vendor's exclusive ability to provide these specialized public health accreditation services.

The procurement appears to be a direct single-source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. PHAB is identified as the exclusive provider of these accreditation services in the United States, effectively limiting potential competing vendors. The estimated contract value is $40,000.00 for a one-year term, with the procurement justified by PHAB's singular position in providing national public health accreditation standards and services. The solicitation technically invites other potential vendors to demonstrate similar service capabilities, though the documentation strongly emphasizes PHAB's unique market position. Integration requirements seem minimal, as the services are primarily focused on assessment, review, and guidance processes. Compliance with Florida Statutes sections 154.01, 154.011, and 381.001 is explicitly noted, suggesting strict adherence to state procurement regulations and public health standards.