Public Health Lead Entity Services

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking eligible Iowa county boards of health or designated local public health agencies to serve as Lead Entities coordinating public health services across seven HHS Districts.

Iowa > Department of Health and Human Services > Division of Public Health


General
Open
Oct 08, 2026 05:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 02:59 PM
$9,204,082.00
1 year 6 months base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
michael.drottz@hhs.iowa.gov
+15155136598
Submission Instructions
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Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals from Iowa county boards of health or their designated local public health agencies to serve as district-level Public Health Lead Entities. Selected entities will coordinate, plan, and strengthen delivery of communicable and infectious disease control, environmental public health, and chronic disease and injury prevention services within one or more Iowa HHS Districts. Applicants must be located within the district or a contiguous district and may apply for no more than two contiguous districts. The scope includes districtwide assessment and planning, provider-network development, stakeholder coordination, public engagement, data collection and reporting, partnership building, and administration of public health funds. Required work products include a Phase 1 project plan, districtwide public health system analysis, interim district public health system plans, coordination reports, and ongoing Phase 2 implementation and monitoring. The anticipated contract term is January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, consisting of an 18-month initial period followed by up to four one-year extensions. Funding includes up to $4,140,000 for up to seven Phase 1 awards and an anticipated $9,204,082 for Phase 2 activities, subject to appropriations and Agency discretion.

Classification Codes
NAICS923120Administration of Public Health Programs
PSCQ533Occupational & Public Health Services
Smart Codes
public health program coordinationpublic health data analysiscommunity health partnership building
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 04, 2026 05:00 PM-Written Questions Round 1 Due
Sep 10, 2026 09:00 PM-Written Questions Round 1 Responses Posted
Sep 18, 2026 05:00 PM-Written Questions Round 2 Due
Sep 18, 2026 09:00 PM-Letter of Intent Due
Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM-Written Questions Round 2 Responses Posted
Oct 08, 2026 05:00 PM-Applications Due
Nov 18, 2026-Applicant Oral Presentations, if Requested (optional)
Applicants will be notified of specific presentation times; presentations will be conducted virtually.
Nov 20, 2026-Notice of Intent to Award
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Informational
Yes
Documents
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