IA - Notice of Intent - Public Health Lead Entities (RFP PHTHOPD27001)

Summary

Notice of Intent to Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Public Health Lead Entities. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to release RFP PHTHOPD27001 around August 2026 for procurement of Public Health Lead Entities. These entities will be responsible for ensuring access to core HHS public health services, managing and coordinating district services, serving as conveners to strengthen local public health systems, and connecting district public health systems to broader agency service systems such as Behavioral Health and Aging and Disability. Eligible bidders are local public health agencies designated by local boards of health. The timeline includes an August-September 2026 question and answer period, October 2026 proposal deadline, anticipated December 2026 awards, and contract start in January 2027.

Eligibility

Local public health agencies designated by local boards of health.

Requirements Checklist

• Entities must be able to manage and coordinate public health services within a designated district, serve as conveners to strengthen district public health systems, and connect district systems with broader Agency service systems.

Submission Instructions

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