Early Hearing Audiologist Consultant

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, is soliciting responses for an Early Hearing Audiologist Consultant to provide expert pediatric audiology support and quality-assurance guidance for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program. The selected vendor will provide technical expertise to the Department, pediatric audiology centers, and newborn hearing screening facilities to improve early identification and intervention outcomes. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance on screening diagnostics within five business days, developing educational materials for healthcare professionals, and submitting annual performance measure outcome reports within 30 business days of the state fiscal year end. All services must align with EHDI 1-3-6 benchmarks, Joint Commission on Infant Hearing position statements, and relevant state statutes. The contract period runs through March 31, 2028, with potential renewal options. Award selection is based on the overall highest scoring vendor rather than the lowest cost. Requirements for the successful vendor include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rules and DHHS information security requirements. Vendors must submit electronic responses by November 6, 2026, including a detailed staffing plan, redacted resumes of key personnel, and disclosures regarding potential conflicts of interest. The Department retains copyright ownership of all original materials produced under the agreement.