Legal Advertisement – Serial # PH RFP 2560028, COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF YOUTH E-CIGARETTE AND VAPING STRATEGY MCDPH seeks to contract an experienced evaluation team to conduct a comprehensive assessment of how Maricopa County school districts are addressing youth e-cigarette and vaping use. This evaluation will ensure Maricopa County’s investments are data-informed, equitable, and aligned with broader public health objectives. The evaluation will focus on four key areas: 1.1 School Administration - How administrators and school staff perceive and respond to vaping-related challenges. 1.2 Policies - The existence, implementation, and enforcement of school and district-level policies related to e-cigarette use. 1.3 Curricula - The reach and effectiveness of educational programs addressing e-cigarette and substance use prevention. 1.4 Community-Based Services - The availability and role of external organizations providing prevention, cessation, and diversion services in school settings. The selected Contractor will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of needs, gaps, and opportunities related to e-cigarette and vaping prevention, cessation, and diversion in Maricopa County schools. The assessment findings will inform strategic planning and guide the effective use of JUUL Settlement funds to support impactful, evidence-based interventions. Full details and a copy of the request for proposal (RFP) are attached to this email or can be found at PH RFP 260028 - COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF YOUTH E-CIGARETTE AND VAPING STRATEGY | BidNet Direct or by contacting Cheryl Bucalo, Procurement Officer @ (602) 506-6886 or at Cheryl.Bucalo@Maricopa.gov Interested candidates must submit their response through www.bidnetdirect.com in order to be reviewed. Electronic proposals will be received until 2:00pm Arizona time on September 25, 2025. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. This announcement does not commit Maricopa County to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred by applicants. Maricopa County reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, all applications submitted and/or to cancel this solicitation. Any contract awarded shall be based upon the applicant most advantageous to Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Any contract awarded is subject to the availability of funds. Published: Sept. 11, 18, 2025