Pinellas County Health Program Evaluation Services

Pinellas County is seeking proposals from qualified evaluation firms to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its indigent healthcare system and the effectiveness of its investment in providing healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured residents. The evaluation aims to analyze community and patient-level burdens, evaluate the benefits and rationale of current programs, and determine the potential impacts of continued or expanded investment. The programs under review include the Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless Program, both of which offer a broad spectrum of healthcare services such as primary and specialty care, mental health, substance use treatment, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits. The county emphasizes fiscal responsibility and seeks to ensure that taxpayer funds allocated to these programs are being used effectively and efficiently. The contract, titled "Pinellas County Health Program Evaluation Services," is issued under solicitation number 25-0913-RFP, with a posting date of September 10, 2025, and a response deadline of October 2, 2025. The project is expected to have a contract value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The evaluation services are to be performed within Florida, with primary contact being Markus Robinson. The procurement process includes compliance with specific legal affidavits, such as certifications that the contractor is not owned or controlled by a foreign government of concern and that the contractor does not engage in human trafficking or coercion, ensuring adherence to state statutes and ethical standards. The overarching goal is to ensure that the county's healthcare investments are justified, effective, and aligned with community needs, while maintaining transparency and accountability in the procurement process.