RFP #25-9-PH doulas services

The state of North Carolina, through Cumberland County's Public Health Department, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) #25-9-PH for Doula Services. The purpose of this procurement is to fund two eligible organizations to provide birth doula services to individuals in Cumberland County without insurance coverage for these services. The selected agencies will be required to hire or contract with two certified birth doulas who will provide continuous labor support to at least 30 pregnant women annually, maintaining contact with clients at various intervals before, during, and after birth. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospital systems, private healthcare providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other community-based organizations located in Cumberland County. Proposals are due on September 30, 2024, and the contract term is from January 1, 2025 to December 30, 2025, with a maximum award of $75,000 per funded project. The RFP outlines detailed evaluation criteria and a best overall value method of award.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It indicates that the county aims to build capacity across multiple agencies rather than awarding the entire project to a single organization. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not require any existing infrastructure or technology integration. The funding source for this project is not specified, and the RFP does not provide any additional details on the budget range or award values beyond the $75,000 maximum per funded project.