The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health seeks a community-based African American-serving organization to partner with prevention staff on countywide substance-use education and awareness, focusing on underage tobacco (including menthol), alcohol, and other drug use. The work involves collaborating with grassroots organizations, promoting dialogue on tobacco and health disparities, conducting community engagement activities, and attending wellness coalition meetings. Multiple contracts may be awarded to best meet community needs.
Looking for a community based african american serving organization to help support prevention staff. The agency will help implement
county wide prevention activities and events to educate and bring awareness of the dangers of substance abuse, including tobacco use and vaping.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
185797
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
650
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
54,448
Procurement Difficulty Score
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58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Practical path:Position your solution as proprietary and essential for continuity with existing systems (mirror the approach used for the VESTA 9-1-1 system). Work directly with the owning department (e.g., IT, Emergency Services) to draft the justification and prepare for Board of County Commissioners approval.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Queen Anne's County
Roads Board For Queen Anne's County Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and unanimously approved the Cecil Road Special Assessment for Roads Improvement Project. The deliberations included a review of public testimony and comments regarding the project collected during a previously held public hearing and an open comment period.
Queen Anne's County Sanitary Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed two major infrastructure projects. First, the Board authorized a contract with BRS Consulting, Inc. to complete the Department of Emergency Services Station 400 renovation project, following the termination of the previous contractor due to cost irregularities. Second, the Board conditionally awarded the Sudlersville Wastewater Treatment Plant ENR Improvement Project construction contract to Johnston Construction Company, contingent upon securing necessary additional funding to cover the project costs beyond the available grant amount.
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The meeting covered several key tourism initiatives, including a recap of the MACO Summer Conference, updates on the Shore Pours and Crabs n' Crushes marketing campaigns, and a planned expansion into the wedding market. Discussion included infrastructure projects such as hub signage planning, state highway signage for businesses, and the selection of Kemper Sports as the vendor for the sports facility project. The tourism subcommittee explored potential collaborations with the Park Board, the need for a comprehensive directory of county meeting spaces, and strategies for RV accommodations. Additionally, the committee reviewed land bank feasibility efforts, business developments in the region, and proposed legislation regarding accessory dwelling units.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Track Queen Anne's County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
