Pilot Project on Epilepsy and Tobacco Free Florida Services Program

The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking to procure tobacco education and referral services specifically targeting Florida residents, with a focus on integrating these services into existing healthcare processes. The scope includes updating the Tobacco Free Florida website, referring at least one individual monthly to local AHEC smoking cessation programs, delivering educational presentations on epilepsy and tobacco prevention, assessing and reporting on current tobacco screening practices, and providing training on tobacco assessment and cessation. Additionally, the project aims to establish closed-loop electronic health record-based referral systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tobacco cessation efforts. The department intends to acquire these services through a sole source purchase from Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida dba Florida Epilepsy Services, in accordance with relevant administrative rules. The contract, titled "Pilot Project on Epilepsy and Tobacco Free Florida Services Program," is part of a solicitation issued under number SS-11865, with a response deadline of March 25, 2025. The project has a budget range between $50,000 and $200,000 and is categorized under NAICS code 812990, which covers other personal services. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Yasemin Sulker, reachable via email or phone. The initiative underscores the department’s commitment to integrating tobacco prevention strategies within epilepsy care and leveraging specialized services to improve health outcomes across Florida.