Q24001409 Prenatal Parents Education Coordinator

The Hawaii Department of Health's Family Support Violence Prevention Unit is seeking a qualified individual, organization, or agency to serve as a Prenatal Parents Education Coordinator for low-income and no-income prenatal parents and parents of infants and newborns in Honolulu County. The contract opportunity, identified as Q24001409, requires the selected vendor to coordinate family strengthening, education, and parent support services, with a specific focus on executing "It Takes Ohana Baby Showers" for low-income prenatal mothers. Key deliverables include conducting early identification screenings, distributing postpartum care checklists, and procuring baby shower gifts. Bidders must demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience, be located in Hawaii, and show knowledge of infant development and local cultural groups. The performance period runs from March 20, 2024, to September 30, 2024, with a proposal due date of February 13, 2024. Respondents must submit a detailed narrative describing their qualifications and approach to meeting the scope of work requirements, along with a completed Deliverable Cost and Timeline Quote Table.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does require vendors to be registered with the Hawaii Compliance Express to be eligible. The total contract value is not to exceed $41,002, with an additional 0.75% fee (capped at $5,000) to be paid to NIC Hawaii. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the comprehensive scope of work, which includes collaborative planning, program execution, and detailed reporting. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears to be focused on establishing a new service delivery model for prenatal and infant support in the region. The opportunity is open to various types of organizations, including individual contractors, non-profit organizations, and local service providers with demonstrated expertise in maternal and child health services in Hawaii.