RFP

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a qualified contractor to provide three (3) Iowa licensed Speech Language Pathologists. The selected Contractor will be responsible for providing 1,880 hours of direct speech language pathology services per contract year per position. Key requirements include demonstrating competencies in areas such as problem solving, customer focus, and technical knowledge. The contract will have an initial 1-year term with the option to extend for up to 5 additional 1-year terms. The RFP was issued on July 3, 2024, with proposals due by August 21, 2024, and the anticipated start date for services being November 1, 2024. The Agency will monitor the Contractor's performance and invoices to ensure compliance with the contract requirements, and pricing will be based on a negotiated payment amount.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the Cost Proposal Sheet outlines hourly bill rate ranges for the Registered Nurse 1 and Registered Nurse 2 positions.