Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #BB26-28

Utah WIC Program Advanced Lactation Education Course Procurement

This opportunity involves the Utah Division of Purchasing seeking a qualified provider for advanced lactation education for WIC staff: - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah WIC Program - Products/Services Requested: - 45-hour Advanced Lactation Education Course - Self-paced, online format - For up to 45 WIC staff across 13 local agencies - 40 hours of online classes, 5 hours of self-directed learning - Designed for health professionals and paraprofessionals preparing for the IBCLC exam - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Faculty must be IBCLC-certified - Course must include pre- and post-assessments, interactive curriculum, instructor access, and formal certification of completion - Must comply with IBLCE and CDR standards - Focus on breastfeeding support, credentialing, and improving breastfeeding rates statewide - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Pricing not to be included in submissions - Five-year contract awarded to the highest-ranked qualified vendor

Description

The Utah WIC Program is seeking to provide a self-paced online 45-hour Advanced Lactation course for WIC staff across 13 local agencies, accommodating up to 45 participants. The course is designed for health professionals and paraprofessionals and includes 40 hours of online classes plus 5 hours of self-directed training to prepare participants for the IBCLC exam. The training focuses on breastfeeding support, credentialing, and aims to improve breastfeeding rates statewide. The contract length is five years, and the procurement is conducted under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15, with the highest-ranked vendor to negotiate a contract without pricing included in submissions.

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