Urban Indian Tobacco MTUPP Program

The State of Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking proposals for the Urban Indian Tobacco MTUPP (Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on May 16, 2023, with responses due by June 19, 2023. The procurement aims to address the public health crisis of commercial tobacco addiction among American Indians on and off Montana's Reservations, targeting tobacco-related health issues that remain the leading causes of death in this population. The contract period will run from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with vendors required to submit a comprehensive funding request for the entire timeframe. Key deliverables include completing an MTUPP Application and submitting a detailed Budget Line Item Justification form. Evaluation criteria include a potential 5% bonus points for companies certifying compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 on Equal Pay for Montana Women. The solicitation covers health services, medical research, drug and alcohol testing, and mental health addiction services, with primary contacts being Trenton Hatch and Rhonda Peters from the Montana state government.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the focus on Urban Indian Tobacco programs suggests a preference for organizations with expertise in Native American health services. Payment terms are established at Net 30, with transactions processed in US Dollars. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be part of a targeted public health intervention program addressing critical health disparities. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure was provided in the available materials. The procurement falls under several health-related commodity codes, indicating a comprehensive approach to addressing tobacco use in American Indian communities. Potential vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation and ensure they can meet the specialized requirements of this public health initiative.