Public Health Consulting Services

Ottawa County, on behalf of its Department of Public Health, is seeking consulting services through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-038 to assess, enhance, and standardize public health processes, policies, and communication strategies. The one-year contract requires consulting agencies with extensive knowledge of Michigan county public health operations to perform comprehensive improvements in process efficiency, policy development, emergency preparedness, community engagement, and technology modernization. Vendors must demonstrate at least 5 years of consulting experience, with preference given to those with local government or public health office experience. The proposal evaluation will be based on specific weighted criteria: cost and value (25 points), vendor experience (15 points), client references (10 points), prior public health experience (15 points), work plan (20 points), and comparable projects (15 points). Key procurement dates include a questions deadline of April 17, 2025, proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM ET on May 12, 2025, estimated evaluation on May 20, 2025, potential vendor interviews on May 30, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of August 1, 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Vendors must comply with several mandatory requirements, including certification that they are not an "Iran Linked Business", confirmation of no current federal debarment, and agreement to meet minimum insurance coverage requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and cyber security liability. Payment terms will be net 30, and Ottawa County reserves the right to award the contract to the proposal best meeting its needs, with no guarantee that the highest-graded or lowest-priced response will be selected. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the consulting services suggests a significant investment in improving county public health infrastructure and processes. Interested vendors must submit three references from similar projects, preferably from governmental or community-based organizations, and complete all required attachments demonstrating their capabilities in public health consultation.