REPOST - Young Adult Consumer Program

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to oversee the implementation of the Taking Flight program, a statewide initiative focused on providing peer support and advocacy for young adults in Maryland, with specific emphasis on Baltimore County. The procurement seeks an organization to conduct comprehensive outreach and education events, provide youth and young adult planned activities, and represent youth/young adults on policy committees. Key deliverables include implementing statewide family peer support services and establishing advisory councils or groups for youth and young adults. Mandatory requirements for applicants include demonstrated experience in providing statewide family peer support services and successfully implementing youth advisory mechanisms. The RFA evaluation criteria will assess the applicant's organizational capacity, proposed work plan, and budget, with pricing information evaluated based on reasonable cost relative to the technical proposal's described time and effort. The procurement timeline indicates a posting date of October 18, 2024, with applications due by October 22, 2024, and an anticipated contract period from December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with potential two one-year option periods.

The contract has a total maximum award of $669,250, which covers the initial term and potential optional extension years. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the RFA appears to be open to qualified organizations with demonstrated experience in youth and young adult support services. The procurement will result in a single award as a firm fixed price agreement, targeting organizations capable of implementing a comprehensive statewide young adult consumer program. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documents, and there are no explicit mentions of required technology integration or specific enterprise restrictions. The contract's scope encompasses a broad range of activities including peer support, advocacy, policy representation, and youth engagement across Maryland, with a focus on promoting the health and wellbeing of young adults. The funding appears to be from the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration, supporting a critical program designed to amplify youth voices and provide supportive services.