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

The New Hampshire Governor’s Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health (GO-NORTH) seeks proposals for independent evaluation services supporting 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.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: GO-NORTH (New Hampshire)
- Posted: 2026-04-14
- Questions due: 2026-04-21
- Application due: 2026-05-22
- Funding: $25.0M
- Eligible applicants: Evaluation Firms, Consulting Organizations, Universities, Non-profits, For-profits
- How to apply: 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.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/news-and-media/rfp-2026-001-evaluation-services-rural-health-transformation-grant

## 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

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

## Application package and source documents

- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant (rfp-2026-001-evaluation-services-rural-health-transformation-grant)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/069237ef-126e-4c30-8f30-df790c428348/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/news-and-media/rfp-2026-001-evaluation-services-rural-health-transformation-grant
- [NH - 2026 - Evaluation Services for RHT Grant RFP 2026-001](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ccba0e98-afcd-4a55-9a68-7477691f0dff/file) (primary) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/go-north-evaluation-rfp-2026-001.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Appendix A - Contract for P-37.pdf](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f6a7e322-5462-46da-93fe-547901f00d79/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/go-north-eval-rfp-2026-01-appenda-p-37-stand-contract-form.pdf
- [NH - 2025 - GO-NORTH New Hampshire RHTP Federal Grant Agreement Exhibits and Compliance Guidance](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5fb650fa-411c-4173-8abb-e70fe7426dc4/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/go-north-eval-rfp-2026-01-appenda-template-exhibits.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - Appendix B - Evaluation RFP Questions.pdf](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d4e80f33-cb73-47d3-bd00-8a58fc95d9c1/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/go-north-eval-rfp-2026-01-appendb-eval-questions.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH RHTP Budget Proposal and Cost Sheet (FY26-FY31)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f8756a31-b77f-40f4-8217-671d306998cc/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/go-north-eval-rfp-2026-01-appendc-costsheet-narrative-salary-breakdown.xlsx
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 - Evaluation Services for RHT Grant](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/88522d96-98ed-426a-b55d-333f7dc821af/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/2026-001-amendment1-to-evaluator-rfp-schedulechange.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 – Evaluation Services for RHT Grant Official Q&A](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8c2446c1-da20-4ef3-b65e-7b052475c10e/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/2026-001-evaluator-rfp-responses-to-vendor-questions-part1.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant (requests-proposals)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4925f93b-d0c3-40f7-8e89-79c8acfc8efc/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/requests-proposals
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 – Evaluation Services for RHT Grant Official Q&A (Parts 2-9)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/28a98901-7cdb-4db4-97e8-ab2e40809243/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/2026-001-evaluator-rfp-responses-to-vendor-questions-part2.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant (requests-proposals)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6110735a-6dd5-4eef-9d18-1fc9bfd64b2a/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/funding-opportunities-0/requests-proposals
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant (b32c10)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f2c7ed30-ccf8-4d7d-aadb-ef4b85fc6b37/file) — official: https://gonorth.nhdoit.acsitefactory.com/requests-proposals
- [NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7c2326cb-b514-4e6e-8392-192072c91b90/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/news-and-media/rfp-2026-001-evaluation-services-rural-health-transformation-grant
- [NH - 2026 - Agreement between the State of New Hampshire and National Opinion Research Center for Evaluation Services for RHTP](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e1e31eb6-8f3e-4fb4-87af-b864a3ccd46a/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/inline-documents/sonh/go-north-evaluator-contract-norc-1_0.pdf
- [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH Rural Community Health Infrastructure Program Guidance and Application Process](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7992b84a-d3e9-454b-9f1f-f7c398d718c5/file) — official: https://nhcdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-GONORTH-RCHIP-Application-and-Program-Guide-July-2026.pdf
- [NH - 2027 - Request for Approval: Sole Source Contract with Dartmouth College for RHT Plan Evaluation Services (New Hampshire Dartmouth evaluation contract source)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/df07dee9-0b48-4d06-b64b-859345e63871/file) — official: https://www.gonorth.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt1086/files/media/media_document/trustees-of-dartmouth-college.pdf

More New Hampshire RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/evaluation-services-for-rural-health-transformation-grant-rfp-2026-001-new-hamps--cf6028eb7f — data as of 2026-07-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.