RFQ for consultant to provide tech. assistance to develop strategies to reduce sugar consumption

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is seeking a qualified consultant to serve as a Sugar Reduction Strategy and Technical Assistance Consultant. The consultant will provide direct technical assistance to up to 2 Mass in Motion (MiM) communities in Massachusetts to assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce sugar consumption, particularly sugar-sweetened beverages, as described in the "Sugary Drink Policy Recommendations for Massachusetts" report. The consultant will also present on the strategy implementation, progress, and lessons learned at a spring 2020 MiM statewide meeting, and participate in and/or share resources for forums to build the capacity of MiM technical assistance providers. Quotes are due by November 22, 2019, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who can provide all listed services for the lowest price. The contract will be completed by June 30, 2020, with a potential extension for an additional year. The maximum payment to the consultant will not exceed $9,995.00, which includes all expenses and costs. The consultant must meet specific minimum qualifications, including 9 or more years of experience promoting public health planning, law, and policy, demonstrated experience working on legal issues related to sugar reduction, and excellent facilitation, presentation, and writing skills.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified respondents. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond have been specified. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The maximum contract value is $9,995.00.