Request for Independent Reviewer - To Review Grant Proposals in the Area of Behavioral Health, Including Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent agency within the Maryland Department of Health, is soliciting independent reviewers to evaluate grant proposals focused on behavioral health, encompassing mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) initiatives. The primary objective is to assess submitted grant applications against CHRC-established criteria and provide recommendations regarding which applicants should be invited to present proposals to the Commission in Spring 2026. Key deliverables include written evaluations of assigned grant proposals that must be submitted to the Commission on or before May 14, 2026. The grant application deadline is April 23, 2026, with final grant awards to be made by the Commission in June 2026. Contractors must possess expertise in behavioral health evaluation and demonstrate the ability to objectively assess grant proposals according to specified criteria. The request for independent reviewers was posted on April 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 20, 2026.

Contractors responding to this opportunity must not be affiliated with or connected to any entities applying for Commission grants, whether through direct employment, contractual agreements, or consulting relationships. All contractors are required to complete and submit a Conflict-of-Interest Affidavit and Disclosure Statement (Attachment A) to establish their independence and eligibility. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or integration requirements with current infrastructure. No award values or budget ranges are listed in the available documentation for this independent reviewer engagement.