Tennessee Department of Health Rural Fetal and Infant Health Initiative RFP 34320-21027
- Due
- Aug 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
The 30-second brief
The Tennessee Department of Health is soliciting grant proposals to fund up to three community-based collaboratives to improve maternal and infant health in rural West and Southeast Tennessee. Proposals are due August 6, 2026.
Backbone entity coordination, Local partner engagement, Required and locally selected initiatives, Sustainable prevention infrastructure
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Summary
The Tennessee Department of Health is soliciting grant proposals to fund up to three community-based collaboratives to improve maternal and infant health in rural West and Southeast Tennessee. Proposals are due August 6, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Backbone entity coordination
- Local partner engagement
- Required and locally selected initiatives
- Sustainable prevention infrastructure
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Workplan Template
- Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP)
- Grant Budget
- Competitive Requirements Form
- Letter of Transmittal
- Supplier Maintenance SDDA Access Form
- W9 Form
- Submit to
- Caspio partner portal
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- West and Southeast Tennessee
- Reported agency
- Tennessee Department of Health
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tennessee Department of Health | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Caspio partner portal.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tennessee Department of Health | State of Tennessee in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Backbone entity coordination, Local partner engagement, Required and locally selected initiatives, Sustainable prevention infrastructure. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Workplan Template, Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP), Grant Budget, Competitive Requirements Form, Letter of Transmittal, Supplier Maintenance SDDA Access Form, W9 Form. Review the full document from Tennessee Department of Health | State of Tennessee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: West and Southeast Tennessee. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.