Request for Independent Reviewer to Review Grant Proposals in the Area of Hospital-Community Partnerships

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent agency within the Maryland Department of Health, is procuring independent reviewer services to evaluate grant proposals for hospital-community partnerships. The primary objective is to hire qualified independent reviewers (contractors) to assess grant applications using CHRC-established criteria and submit recommendations identifying which applicants should present their proposals to the Commission in Spring 2026. The scope of work includes comprehensive evaluation of assigned grant proposals with recommendations for finalist selection, with evaluations required by May 14, 2026. Key deliverables consist of written evaluations and recommendations submitted to the Commission by the May 14 deadline. Grant applications from entities will be received by April 23, 2026, with grant awards to be made in June 2026. The required qualifications include independence from all applicant entities—contractors cannot be affiliated with, employed by, or under contract with any grant-applying organization. The Request for Independent Reviewer was posted on April 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 20, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible organization types are noted in the procurement documentation. There are no identified incumbent vendors or current contractors referenced in the available information. The procurement establishes a critical eligibility restriction: contractors must have no direct employment relationships, contractual agreements, or consulting roles with any entities applying for CHRC grants, ensuring impartiality in the evaluation process. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the posted opportunity information. This procurement does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements for selected contractors.