Training and Technical Assistance to Reduce College-Age Drinking and Related Problems

The Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, is seeking a qualified entity to provide comprehensive capacity building, training, and technical assistance to the Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Age Drinking and Related Problems. The primary objective is to develop policies and interventions that promote student health, safety, and well-being across Maryland colleges and universities. The scope of work includes hosting annual Governance Council and quarterly Campus Council meetings, conducting outreach to at least four prospective institutions annually, and implementing evidence-based practices such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). The selected contractor must also develop a multi-channel communication strategy for disseminating prevention resources and engage students in program development. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, local or state government agencies, public colleges, or state universities in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Proposals must be submitted via eMMA in two separate volumes: a Technical Project Narrative and a Budget Justification, ensuring no pricing information is included in the technical volume. Awards are based on a 155-point scale where technical and financial factors are weighted equally. The contract requires strict adherence to ADA compliance, non-discrimination laws, and federal OMB guidelines for risk assessment and equipment inventory. Performance is structured across quarterly periods from July 2027 through June 2029, with payments typically processed within 37 days of receiving a proper invoice.