Legal Advertisement – Serial # PH RFP 260061, RYAN WHITE PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to strengthen the delivery of HIV care and support services in the Phoenix Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA), which includes Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Through this RFP, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) seeks a qualified Contractor to provide consulting services that enhance program planning, technical assistance, oversight, evaluation, and community engagement for the Ryan White Program (RWP) and related initiatives. The awarded contract shall begin on March 1, 2026, for an initial three (3) year period and contain an option to be extended for up to an additional three (3) years. Services under this contract may include Planning Council support, technical assistance and training, subrecipient monitoring, research and evaluation, and client/provider engagement. The intent is to identify a Contractor who can partner with the County to build capacity, maintain compliance with federal requirements, and advance progress toward ending the HIV epidemic. Potential Respondents may include nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, academic institutions, or individual consulting professionals. Submitted proposals should clearly describe the Respondent’s relevant experience and expertise in relation to the Ryan White Part A Program. It is our intent for the awarded Contractor to possess the following: • At least three (3) years of experience providing consultation or technical assistance services to a Ryan White Part A-funded Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA), a Transitional Grant Area (TGA) program, or another HIV-related program funded under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau. o Experiences should consist of activities such as program planning, evaluation, quality management, fiscal oversight, subrecipient monitoring, or capacity building in support of HIV service delivery systems. o Respondents who have previously provided direct services under a Ryan White Program may be eligible if they can also demonstrate delivery of relevant consultation services consistent with the scope of work described in this RFP. • A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) guidelines, requirements, and legislative mandates that govern the Ryan White Program. Full details and a copy of the request for proposal (RFP) are attached to this email or can be found at PH RFP 260061 - Ryan White Program Consulting Services | 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 December 22, 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. Pub: Dec 4, 11, 2025