Advisory Council on Health Disparities and Health Equity (ACHDHE) Technical Support

The Virginia Department of Health Office of Health Equity is soliciting professional services to provide technical support for the Commissioner’s Advisory Council on Health Disparities and Health Equity for its 2026–2027 strategic initiative. The selected contractor will provide facilitation, analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and report development focusing on four key areas: data and measurement, communications and community partnership, health care access and quality, and structural and social drivers of health. Key deliverables include research briefs, documentation of stakeholder engagement, and a final recommendations report featuring prioritized actions and implementation measures. The period of performance extends from contract execution through September 2027, with all work required to align with the ACHDHE Charter and VDH direction. The contract is awarded on a total sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a strong preference hierarchy favoring DSBSD-certified micro businesses (up to $10,000) and small businesses (up to $100,000). Bidders must be registered in the eVA portal and authorized to transact business in Virginia. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual, E-Verify participation, and strict anti-discrimination standards. Contractor personnel are subject to background checks and must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Payments for invoices of $10,000 or less may be processed via the Commonwealth’s Small Purchase Charge Card.