Nebraska Purchasing Bureau #124316 O3

Nebraska DHHS Tobacco Quitline Services and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Procurement

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified provider to deliver comprehensive Nebraska Tobacco Quitline services statewide. - Government Buyer: - Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Tobacco Free Nebraska Program) - Products and Services Requested: - Tobacco cessation support via phone, web, and text, including: - Registration (phone, web, text) - Coaching/counseling (general, web-based, special populations) - Lung cancer pre-screening - Program development and implementation - E-referral interface systems - Evaluation (satisfaction, quit rates) - Healthcare provider training (online, with continuing education credits) - Ongoing reporting and quality assurance - Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products: - Nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, and combination therapies - Estimated shipments: 400–1200 for each NRT product type (two- and four-week supplies) - Optional services: - Innovative projects, custom evaluation, and text counseling - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Quitline must operate 24/7 with live response and multi-lingual support - Services must address diverse populations (e.g., Medicaid, pregnant women, veterans) - Provider must be a North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC) member with relevant experience - Comprehensive reporting: monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on demographics, utilization, quit rates, and training outcomes - Provider training must include continuing education units - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified bidders able to meet all technical, service, and reporting requirements. - Place of Performance: - Primary contracting office: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509 (DHHS headquarters) - Services are delivered statewide to Nebraska residents.

Description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals for a service contract to provide Nebraska Tobacco Quitline services. The contract term is two years starting July 1, 2026, with options to renew for three additional two-year periods. The services include providing tobacco cessation support via phone, web, and text, along with reporting and evaluation requirements. Bidders must submit proposals by May 7, 2026, and address mandatory requirements including corporate overview, technical response, cost sheet, and contractual agreement.

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