587875 - doula consulting

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200838) for Doula Consulting services, seeking qualified consultants to provide comprehensive expertise in doula support and maternal health advocacy. This procurement requires the selected vendor to deliver consulting services encompassing project planning, implementation, and evaluation activities related to doula services and the state's maternal health initiatives. Key deliverables include program development, training coordination, performance reporting, and clearly defined project milestones throughout the contract period. The vendor must demonstrate substantial qualifications and experience in doula consulting with documented expertise in maternal health programming. Evaluation criteria emphasize qualifications, relevant experience, and cost-effectiveness, with contract award based on the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value to the state. The bid packet was posted on April 14, 2026, with a deadline for proposal submission on April 29, 2026, providing interested vendors a 15-day response window to prepare and submit their bids.

The procurement requires that interested vendors submit a completed Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form to verify eligibility and demonstrate compliance with California's small business certification standards, indicating a set-aside or preference for certified business enterprises. All bidders must complete and submit the standardized purchasing forms outlined in Appendix A, which establishes baseline administrative and compliance requirements including vendor identification, certification statements, and insurance documentation. The bidder packet and supporting documentation establish the framework for vendor responses and outline mandatory procedural expectations to ensure a transparent and equitable bidding process. Specific contract duration, renewal options, funding sources, and budget amounts are detailed within the complete RFB documents and evaluation criteria, though the exact award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the available summary materials. The state anticipates awarding this contract to support its doula consulting objectives and maternal health programming within defined fiscal parameters.