Evaluation Contractor for the Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success Grant

The State of Vermont, through its Agency of Administration Buildings and General Services, is seeking a single external evaluation partner to conduct a mixed‑methods, participatory evaluation of the five‑year Strategic Prevention Framework‑Partnerships for Success (PFS) grant that funds Regional Prevention Partnerships across rural Vermont. The contractor will engage stakeholders, design and implement data‑collection tools, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, ensure compliance with SAMHSA reporting (SPARS) and federal accessibility standards, and deliver actionable findings and recommendations over a five‑year contract period. • Lead stakeholder‑engagement processes and capacity‑building for evaluation use. • Develop, test, and administer quantitative and qualitative instruments, manage data security, and perform rigorous mixed‑methods analysis. • Produce quarterly, annual, and final reports that meet SAMHSA performance‑data, WCAG accessibility, and HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2 privacy requirements. • Provide dissemination products (visualizations, presentations) and facilitate action‑planning workshops for program improvement. • Comply with worker‑classification, climate‑change certification, anti‑lobbying, and other state‑mandated certifications and security standards.