RFP 2025-26-05 Nutrition and Wellness Coach Services

Eastern Oregon University Head Start (EOUHS) is seeking a Nutrition and Wellness Coach through Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-26-05 for the 2025-2026 school year, serving children ages 0-5 across rural Eastern Oregon. The selected contractor will coordinate implementation of Dr. Yum's Food Adventure curriculum and We Can! programming, deliver staff and family wellness coaching, and provide training aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards. The agency serves approximately 269 children, including 205 preschool-age children and 64 Early Head Start participants across 24 center-based and 40 home-based placements. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 115 total points across six categories: Experience & Expertise (25 points), Knowledge of Nutrition/Wellness Curricula (25 points), Training & Coaching Capacity (15 points), Credentials & Qualifications (15 points), Cost Proposal (15 points), and References (5 points). Key procurement dates include clarifying questions due by November 7, 2025, proposals due November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT, anticipated award date of November 19, 2025, and contract start date of November 20, 2025.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Required qualifications include a degree or certification in nutrition, dietetics, health education, wellness coaching, or a related field; minimum three years' experience in nutrition education or early childhood wellness; enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry; and a valid Oregon driver's license with ability to travel to EOUHS sites. While no specific budget range is provided, proposers must submit a detailed fee proposal on an hourly or flat-rate basis, inclusive of travel, materials, and all other costs. The RFP indicates a preference for contractors with experience in Head Start and demonstrated familiarity with Dr. Yum's Food Adventure and/or We Can! programming. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Robert Kleng, Director, at rkleng@eou.edu, and include a letter of interest, resume or CV, detailed proposal narrative, fee proposal, three client references, completed Bidder/Proposer Tax Laws and Non-Discrimination Certification, and Federal Tax ID and Oregon Business Registry Number information.