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

The objective of the project is to provide evaluation services for two health promotion programs:
•    State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) program
•    Creating Healthy Communities (CHC) program

PROJECT 1 - STATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION (SPAN) PROGRAM

Execute the current evaluation plan for the SPAN Program. The plan includes both process and outcome evaluation to assess program approach, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact. Quantitative and qualitative process and outcome performance measures will be used to set baselines and targets and monitor progress toward desired outcomes. Evaluation activities will include developing, selecting, evaluating, and/or providing recommendations regarding surveys, inventories, or other data/information collection instruments; conducting focus groups and interviews; analyzing data; developing evaluation dissemination products; and developing progress/performance reports and sustainability plans. The development of future evaluation plans upon receipt of new grant funds beyond September 30, 2028 will be determined in consultation with ODH for the duration of the contract period.

PROJECT 2 - CREATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (CHC) PROGRAM

Execute the current evaluation plan for the CHC program to address the impact, reach, and sustainability of CHC activities in increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities. The plan will include both process and outcome evaluation to assess program approach, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact of strategies and activities. Evaluation activities will include developing, selecting, evaluating, and/or providing recommendations regarding surveys, inventories, or other data/information collection instruments; conducting focus groups and interviews; analyzing data; developing evaluation dissemination products; and developing progress/performance reports and sustainability plans. The development of an evaluation plan for future CHC granny cycles beyond September 30, 2029 will be determined in consultation with ODH for the duration of the contract period.

Offerors will need to review the attached RFP DOH59562 for #SRC0000037239. Each Offeror must submit a technical proposal and cost proposal as part of its total proposal before the closing date and time, which is 04/09/2026 at 3 PM.

Please carefully review the technical evaluation criteria as shown in the RFP to understand the weight of each section once scored.

Compliance with the Contractor and Candidate Experience and Expertise requirements set forth in the RFP is mandatory and will be assessed on a yes/no basis.

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