Young Adult Consumer Program

The state of Maryland is seeking a qualified applicant to oversee the implementation of the Taking Flight program, a statewide initiative that provides peer support and advocates for the voice of young adults aged 16-25 with serious mental health conditions. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting outreach and education events, organizing youth and young adult activities, and serving on policy committees to represent the young adult perspective. Applicants must be a social organization, local/state government agency, public college, or state university with a minimum of 5 years' experience providing statewide family peer support services. The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement with a base period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 and two one-year option periods. Applications are due by May 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time and must be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.

The current provider of the Taking Flight program is the Maryland Coalition of Families. This procurement is not for a new contract, but rather the continuation of an existing program. The total budget for the contract is approximately $139,000. The state prefers applicants with experience in Maryland statewide contracts and requires proof of being a social organization, including submission of an Employer ID Number (EIN), non-profit status, IRS tax-exempt certificate, articles of incorporation, and financial statements.