Description
The State of New Jersey is seeking a contractor to conduct the New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (NJBRFS), a statewide telephone survey of adults (English and Spanish) following CDC’s BRFSS protocol. The work includes questionnaire finalization, CATI system programming, sample management, interview execution, data cleaning, monthly data submission, crisis‑response handling, and compliance with extensive security, privacy, and small‑business subcontracting requirements. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, four‑year base term (potentially up to eight years with extensions) with an estimated maximum value of $7.5 million.
• Conduct ~7,500 completed interviews per year (landline & cell, English & Spanish) using a CDC‑approved CATI platform.
• Provide monthly data files, quality‑control reports, and quarterly sales reporting; adhere to strict security and confidentiality standards (NJCCIC questionnaire).
• Meet small‑business/subcontracting set‑aside requirements and submit extensive certifications (ownership, Iran investment, MacBride Principles, etc.).
• Follow detailed BRFSS protocol for calling schedules, disposition coding, and data‑submission deadlines (25th of each month/quarter).
• Participate in an optional pre‑quote conference and submit all required forms via NJSTART portal by the Dec 8 2026 deadline.