Cumberland County NC MUNIS #27-3-PH

Cumberland County Public Health Department Doula Services Grant Opportunity

Cumberland County Public Health Department is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to deliver doula services for uninsured and underinsured residents. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Public Health Department, Purchasing Office - Services Requested: - Birth doula services, including continuous labor support, prenatal and postpartum education, referrals, home or office visits - Each funded agency must hire or contract at least two trained or certified birth doulas - Minimum service to 30 clients per agency annually, with additional support for up to 8 more clients - Maintain client contact throughout pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum - Participation in bi-monthly Perinatal Taskforce meetings and quarterly performance reporting - Evidence-based practices and health equity training required - Data collection and reporting on service delivery and outcomes - Eligibility Requirements: - Agencies must have at least three years of experience providing doula services - Must serve only Cumberland County residents - Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, hospital systems, private healthcare providers, and community-based organizations - Funding Details: - Up to two agencies will be funded - Each agency eligible for up to $95,000 for a 12-month period - Funding is contingent on annual appropriation and monthly reimbursement upon approved invoicing - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items; all requested items are service-based

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals issued by the Public Health Department for doula services. The project aims to fund up to two doula agencies with up to $95,000 each over 12 months to hire at least two doulas. Agencies must have at least three years of experience providing doula services and serve residents of Cumberland County. The scope includes providing continuous labor support to clients, data collection and reporting, participation in community coordination, and adherence to specified contract terms and conditions. Proposals are due by September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

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