Description
This Maryland Department of Health RFA seeks a qualified nonprofit or government entity to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive transition program for young adults (ages 18‑30) with sickle cell disease moving from pediatric to adult care. The award will be a cost‑reimbursable grant covering the FY 2027 base year (Oct 1 2026 – Jun 30 2027) with two optional extension years. The contractor must integrate a Transition Coordinator, develop evidence‑based tools, coordinate “Hub and Spoke” services, ensure ADA compliance, and provide quarterly reporting on referrals, readiness scores, and care continuity. Monthly virtual meetings with the Grant Monitor are required, and invoices are due quarterly. The contract value is not disclosed.
• Target population: Young adults (18‑30) with sickle cell disease in Maryland
• Scope: Program planning, staffing (Transition Coordinator), implementation, reporting, and coordination with existing community health worker and hub‑spoke initiatives
• Duration: Up to 3 years (1 base year + 2 option years)
• Funding mechanism: Cost‑reimbursable grant (no fixed ceiling stated)
• Required qualifications: Non‑profit 501(c)(3) or government agency, able to meet insurance and compliance requirements
• Deliverables: Quarterly progress reports, quarterly invoices, monthly virtual status meetings, development of transition tools and protocols.
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Contact
Kelsey Johnson(Procurement Officer)