Ohio Department of Health-Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness-59562-Healthy Eating and Active Living Program Evaluation

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a contractor to provide evaluation services for two health promotion programs: the State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) program and the Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program. The contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive evaluation plans, conducting data collection and analysis, and providing recommendations for program improvement. The project duration is 12 months, with optional renewal periods of up to 4 years. The contractor will be required to participate in monthly conference calls, site visits, and other meetings as necessary. • The SPAN program aims to make healthy eating and active living more accessible, with a focus on evidence-based strategies and community engagement. • The CHC program aims to create sustainable change in policies, places, and population health, with a focus on community-led solutions and access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities. • The contractor will be required to have relevant experience in developing and implementing evaluation plans, conducting data collection and analysis, and providing recommendations for program improvement. • The contractor will be required to have expertise in designing and implementing surveys, inventories, and other data collection systems, as well as conducting focus groups and interviews. • The contractor will be required to have experience analyzing data and information gathered from surveys, inventories, and other data collection instruments, and providing written summaries of results.