Tobacco Prevention Referral

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC), is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for the "Increasing Referrals to Tobacco Treatment and Lung Cancer Screening" initiative. The purpose of this RFA is to award applicants to implement an initiative to increase referrals to evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions, including the Maryland Tobacco Quitline, and lung cancer screening for high-risk adults aged 50 to 80 years who have had a 20-pack-year history of smoking or quit within the last 15 years. The anticipated contract term is one year with two one-year option periods. The RFA outlines detailed scope of work requirements, including developing and implementing concepts and change ideas to increase referrals, conducting trainings for healthcare providers, data collection and reporting, and addressing health equity. Applications are due by June 13, 2023 and must be submitted electronically through the state's eMMA procurement system.

The RFA is open to nonprofit organizations, local/state government agencies, public colleges, and state universities that meet the mandatory requirements. MDH intends to make one award not exceeding $150,000. The RFA does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFA also does not provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.