Evaluation Services for Rural Health Transformation Grant (RFP 2026-001) – New Hampshire

Summary

the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded via CMS Assistance Listing 93.798. The selected vendor will assess implementation, impact, and sustainability of all funded RHTP initiatives. Key tasks include: designing and executing an evaluation plan, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, engaging with contracted Hubs and subrecipients, supporting federal/state reporting requirements, and communicating results to GO-NORTH, CMS, and stakeholders. Deliverables include evaluation plans, quarterly and annual reports, mid-course recommendations, performance measurement tools, and ongoing technical engagement with partners. The contract is funded up to $25,000,000. The period of performance commences upon Governor & Council approval through September 30, 2031, with a potential one-year extension at state discretion. All activities must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable state and federal requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are professional organizations with demonstrated experience evaluating complex, multi-partner, federally funded initiatives. At least three years’ experience in healthcare or public health evaluation is required. Applicants must evidence capacity for in-state New Hampshire presence. Per RFP, organizations designated under RSA 21-I:11-c are ineligible. Individuals and non-entity applicants are not eligible. Preference will be given to vendors demonstrating significant experience in healthcare and public health evaluation.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal including: detailed technical approach, evaluation plan, timeline, staffing and management structure, complete cost sheet (Appendix C) with narrative, and all required attachments. The evaluator must engage contracted Hubs, collect and analyze multi-modal data, support required federal/state reporting, and adhere to 2 CFR Part 200 as well as state/federal requirements. Key deliverables: evaluation plan, quarterly/annual progress reports, performance measurement tools, recommendations, and communication of results suitable for varied audiences.

Required attachments

• Project Work Plan and Timeline
• Evaluation Plan
• Measurement Framework
• Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports
• Cost Sheet (Appendix C) with Narrative

Submission Instructions

Full proposals must be submitted via the State of New Hampshire's online portal: http://www.nh.gov/transparentnh/ by the deadline. Questions should be directed to rfp@go-north.nh.gov prior to the question submission deadline.

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