RFA - Training and Technical Assistance to Reduce College Drinking

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), specifically the Behavioral Health Administration, is seeking a qualified entity to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance through a Request for Applications (RFA) focused on reducing college drinking. The primary objective is to support the Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Age Drinking and Related Problems by delivering capacity building services to member institutions and key stakeholders across the state. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, practices, and interventions aimed at promoting student health, safety, and well-being. The RFA was posted on April 16, 2025, with a critical submission deadline of May 7, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential applicants to prepare and submit their proposals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in collegiate substance abuse prevention, have strong capacity-building skills, and possess the ability to work collaboratively with multiple institutional stakeholders. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, the procurement suggests a competitive selection process based on the vendor's technical capabilities, proposed methodology, and alignment with the MD Collaborative's overarching goals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity description. The RFA does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specify limitations on organizational structures that can apply. Similarly, there are no details provided about incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or precise budget allocations for this training and technical assistance contract. The scope suggests a comprehensive engagement focused on systemic intervention strategies for college drinking prevention, which implies the potential for a significant and substantive contract award. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate a robust approach to addressing college drinking through policy development, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based intervention strategies. While the exact award value is not specified, the complexity of the project and the statewide focus suggest a contract of meaningful financial scale.