Description
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) seeks a qualified small‑business consultant to update the state’s overdose response strategy. The work includes planning and facilitating an in‑person strategic planning session, reviewing existing documents, drafting discussion guides, providing post‑session summaries, delivering written feedback on a draft strategy, and offering ongoing strategic guidance for FY27 through periodic calls or meetings. The contract runs from September 21 2026 to a maximum of June 30 2027, with a total value under $50,000. Deliverables are clearly defined, and the vendor must have at least ten years of experience in addiction policy, public‑health funding, and government consulting.
• Facilitate a one‑day in‑person strategic planning session with MOOR and partners.
• Produce a facilitation plan and a post‑session summary report.
• Review and comment on MOOR’s draft overdose response strategy by mid‑December 2026.
• Provide a brief memo with strategic recommendations for FY27 priorities.
• Contract term: Sep 21 2026 – June 30 2027 (≈10 months).
• Small Business Reserve procurement; only certified small businesses may bid.
• Submission deadline: Sep 11 2026 5:00 PM EST (electronic).
• Questions due: Sep 8 2026.
• Minimum qualifications: 10+ years in addiction policy/overdose prevention, knowledge of federal public‑health funding, experience with state/federal agencies, and proven facilitation skills.