Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide statewide technical‑assistance (TA) and business‑focused training for doulas who serve pregnant and postpartum women. The contractor will develop a curriculum covering reimbursement, billing, grant writing, contract execution, scheduling, marketing, and documentation; establish mechanisms for doulas to obtain TA and maintain a statewide doula directory; and deliver ongoing support and evaluation over a five‑year contract term. The award will be a single contract with a base‑term funding ceiling of $25,000 (April‑September 2026) and up to $50,000 per subsequent year, total possible value $275,000. Reporting includes semi‑annual, annual, and monthly claim submissions via IowaGrants, plus a performance‑measure deliverable (training curriculum) due 29 Sep 2026.
• Scope: develop/maintain training modules, provide business‑focused TA, compile doula list, evaluate program impact.
• Funding: up to $275 k total; $25 k base term, $50 k per extension year.
• Duration: April 1 2026 – September 29 2031 (5 years 6 months) with optional one‑year extensions.
• Requirements: eligibility includes nonprofits, LLCs, public‑health agencies, local boards of health, state universities; indirect costs allowed only with approved rate; insurance minimums specified; subcontract approval required for > $2,000.