o implement and evaluate statewide commercial tobacco cessation services designed to provide free cessation support to people who live in Minnesota who need help quitting their use of commercial tobacco*. Providing free and easy access to tobacco cessation services and support to people who live in Minnesota in need and closing the disparity gaps for the populations that are most harmed by commercial tobacco, are high priorities for MDH and are an integral component of its mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. MDH is seeking respondents with current operations and experience administering quitlines, including implementing and maintaining an interactive telephonic coaching service, web-based registration methods, and additional supplementary services in support of cessation efforts. The applicant must be able to transition cessation services without a break in service, with the ability to be fully operational to accept and seamlessly serve clients starting January 1, 2025.
