RFP: Evidence-Based Wellness Services

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC) is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Evidence-Based Wellness Services across eleven counties in Georgia, including Baldwin, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Macon-Bibb, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson. The procurement seeks providers to deliver specific wellness programs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, targeting persons 60 years or older and adult caregivers of frail elderly. Specific required services include Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), Matter of Balance (MOB), Tai Chi, Bingocize, Aging Mastery Program, and Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP). Key submission deadlines include a Letter of Intent due December 20, 2024, and full proposals due January 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with a mandatory Uniform Cost Methodology (UCM) training session on January 8, 2025. Evaluation will prioritize providers who can serve multiple or all counties, with final award notification expected February 17, 2025. Providers will be selected based on their ability to deliver evidence-based programs, submit comprehensive budget narratives, and demonstrate capacity to serve clients with the greatest economic or social needs.

The contract is open to service providers capable of implementing these wellness programs, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Payment will be made on a unit cost-reimbursable basis, with monthly invoicing required. The total budget for the eleven-county region is $40,968.00, with providers expected to break down costs by specific program units and estimated persons served annually. Funding is contingent upon available state and federal sources, and providers must utilize the Uniform Cost Methodology Spreadsheet for annual budgeting. The MGRC reserves the right to award contracts to individual county providers, combinations of counties, or a single regional provider. Successful bidders must commit to serving all clients referred by the Area Agency on Aging, regardless of county of residence, and demonstrate the ability to leverage local revenue and provide comprehensive wellness interventions. The contract period spans three years, from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, offering potential vendors a substantial opportunity to provide critical wellness services to senior populations across multiple Georgia counties.