Consultant, Public Health Long-Term Financial Planning & Funding Strategies

This contract awards a consulting engagement to develop long‑term financial planning and funding strategies for public‑health programs in Snohomish County, Washington. The work includes creating a multi‑year financial plan, identifying sustainable funding sources, and delivering presentations and financial models to county leadership. The solicitation attracted four qualified firms, with Ascendient Public Health Advisors winning based on a Phase I score of 83.19 and a proposed cost of $95,000. The award follows a full and open competition process and uses a lump‑sum pricing structure. • Scope: Multi‑year public‑health financial plan, funding source identification, budgeting recommendations, and supporting models. • Awarded Vendor: Ascendient Public Health Advisors (single‑award, $95K lump‑sum). • Agency: Snohomish County Health Department, Washington State. • Evaluation: Phase I scoring and cost proposals; Ascendient achieved the highest combined score.