Public Health Lead Entities Services
- Client
- Iowa
- RFP Number
- HEALTH-10713
- Posted
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- Category
- Health and Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Iowa requires a vendor to provide public health lead entities services offsite. The buyer needs the selected USA organization to collaborate with counties and Local Providers to analyze current public health activities, capacity, strengths, and challenges across the district. The requested scope involves conducting assessment activities to identify public health gaps, advancing Priority Public Health Core Services, supporting Local Providers, strengthening cross-county communication, and promoting activity consistency. Additionally, the lead entity must assist partners with data processes to enhance data quality, minimize reporting burdens, and leverage data to recognize needs and trends. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible for this opportunity. Bidders must submit proposals physically via courier or post, and the buyer requests cost proposals as part of the submission. Interested parties must submit all questions no later than September 18, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from A. RFP PHTHOPD27001 Public Health Lead Entity.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals to select qualified Lead Entities in each Iowa HHS District to strengthen public health infrastructure and ensure delivery of Priority Public Health Core Services. Up to seven Lead Entities will be selected. Eligibility is restricted to a County Board of Health in Iowa or their designated Local Public Health Agency located within or contiguous to the target District.
- Issued by
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- How to submit
- Electronic via IowaGrants portal
- Submission details
- Applications must be submitted electronically through www.IowaGrants.gov by 12:00 p.m. local Iowa time. If requesting confidential treatment, two copies must be submitted (one unredacted and one redacted).
- Contract term
- January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2032 (Initial 18-month period from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028, with up to four optional 1-year extensions)
- Estimated value
- Up to $4,140,000 across seven awards for Phase 1 (Jan 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028) and $9,204,082 allocated for Phase 2 (07/01/2028 through 06/30/2029)
- Place of performance
- State of Iowa (designated Iowa HHS Districts)
- Funding
- State and federal funding including the Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical and Programmatic Requirements Evaluation | 451 points |
| Oral Presentations (if conducted) | 60 points |
Scope of work
- Develop a Phase 1 Project Plan and Timeline within 30 days of contract execution
- Conduct monthly and quarterly progress meetings with Agency staff
- Develop a foundational Districtwide Public Health Service System Analysis
- Submit an Interim District Public Health Service System Plan
- Provide administrative oversight and operational support for District-wide public health core services
- Coordinate with Preparedness Service System Lead Entities and regional partners
- Conduct District-wide communication and public engagement activities
- Submit required compliance, deliverable-based, and line-item budget reports via IowaGrants
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a County Board of Health in Iowa or their designated Local Public Health Agency
- Must be located within the District or a contiguous District for which applying
- Designated Local Public Health Agencies must submit a letter of attestation from their County Board of Health
- Must maintain a valid email account for electronic communication with the Agency
Documents to include with the bid
- General Information Form
- Business Organization Form
- Application Certification and Conditions Form
- Form 22 (required if requesting confidential treatment)
- Background and Demonstrated Experience Form
- Project Personnel Form
- Project Work Plan Form
- Letters of support from recognized local public health agencies and proposed subcontracts
- Subcontract Plan Form
- Standard Line-Item Budget Form and Budget Justification
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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