Healthy Start Clinical Services

The City of Louisville, through the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness department, is soliciting proposals for Healthy Start Clinical Services under RFP270039. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive behavioral health and maternal health support services. Key deliverables include Certified Nurse Midwife services for prenatal and postpartum care, evidence-based group education on family wellness and parenting, and participant engagement strategies such as transportation assistance to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Proposals must be submitted digitally via the Bonfire portal by 3:00 p.m. EST on October 15, 2026. The award will be based on a competitive negotiation process scoring a total of 100 points, with the highest weights assigned to the Technical Proposal (45 points), Statement of Qualifications (30 points), and Experience (20 points), while the Budget Proposal accounts for 5 points. Local businesses and those meeting minimum wage preferences may be eligible for a 5% price reduction or additional points during evaluation. Contractors must comply with Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Ordinances and non-discrimination laws. Required documentation includes a signed RFP signature page, a current W-9, and a Good Faith Effort log for minority, female, and handicapped-owned businesses. Additionally, the contractor must maintain a Kentucky workers compensation policy and provide proof of insurance and performance bonds upon award. Invoicing is handled electronically through the city's accounts payable system.