The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of
Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (OADAP) to contract for an External
Evaluator to coordinate a summative evaluation of the division’s programmatic activities. The summative evaluation
will also include examining the effectiveness of project implementation strategies and quality of services. The external
evaluator will collect and analyze outcome data generated within the division in addition to collecting qualitative data
from staff, providers, and stakeholders impacted by the implementation of the programmatic activities. The external
evaluator will work closely with management staff to develop and implement a comprehensive state level evaluation
plan with measurable objectives and performance indicators, which will be utilized by program staff and funded
providers to monitor the activities of these programs. The goal is to create an unbiased appraisal of the
implementation, outcomes and sustainability of the agency’s programs. The External Evaluator will make
recommendations for improvement and/or modifications in addition to providing reports and publications for the Office
of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (OADAP) and its funded programs