WIC Services - Lincoln County

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Early Childhood & Family Support Division, is seeking a contractor to provide Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services in Lincoln County's North Central Region, specifically covering the towns of Libby, Troy, and Eureka. The Request for Proposal (DPHHS-RFP-2021-0312R) was issued on October 6, 2020, with a response deadline of October 27, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. The contract term is set from December 1, 2020, to September 30, 2022. The primary objectives include improving health outcomes and influencing lifetime nutrition and health behaviors for a targeted, at-risk population. Deliverables encompass nutrition and breastfeeding education, support services, providing benefits for participants to purchase supplemental healthy foods, and connecting participants with local health and social services resources. Offerors must submit detailed qualifications, including company information, three client references, a completed Budget Line Item and Justification form, and demonstrate compliance with executive orders related to equal pay for women and dark money spending disclosure. The procurement is categorized under health-related and medical services commodity codes, with payment terms set at Net 30.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, potential bidders must carefully review and accept all contract prerequisites to be considered for the award. The solicitation does not indicate any specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the opportunity is open to various qualified healthcare service providers. No information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure is provided in the available materials. The document does not specify an exact award value or budget range, though the comprehensive nature of the WIC services suggests a potentially substantial contract. Interested contractors will need to thoroughly review the full RFP to understand the complete scope of requirements, including any potential integration needs with existing county health services or technology platforms. Evaluation will likely be based on the completeness of the proposal, qualifications, ability to meet service delivery requirements, and overall alignment with the department's goals for improving nutrition and health outcomes in Lincoln County.