593391 - FY25 RFP PHTHOHS26008 for Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services (SPOTS)
Funding Opportunity Details
HIV, STI and Hepatitis Services
Final Application Deadline: Jan 21, 2025 4:00 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date Dec 17, 2024 11:03 AM
Award Amount RangeNo Limit - No Limit
Project Dates 04/01/2025 - 12/31/2030
Award Announcement Date 02/18/2025
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity
Program Officer John McMullen
Phone (515) 416-8565 x
Description
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all Attachments listed below for additional details regarding this Funding Opportunity.
The issuance of this Funding Opportunity in no way constitutes a commitment by Iowa HHS to award a contract.
Excerpts from the RFP:
Purpose
Request for Proposal (RFP) #PHTHOHS26008 issued by Iowa Health and Human Services (the Agency) solicits applications from qualified applicants to provide prevention services, testing services, linkage to medical care and support services, community outreach and engagement in response to the syndemic of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Iowa.
The Agency works actively to address health inequities in Iowa. Health equity is defined as supporting opportunities for every individual to live the healthiest life possible by elimination of barriers related to the social determinants of health (SDOH). SDOH are defined as environmental, social, economic and other conditions which impact health.The Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services (SPOTS) program centers health equity by prioritizing meaningful engagement of people in communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis. The scope of services, work plan goals and objectives, prioritized populations, and funding formula utilized within this RFP are based on regional incidence data, community feedback, and recent strategic planning to address Iowa’s HIV, STI and viral hepatitis syndemic. The planning was done in partnership with service providers and representatives of prioritized populations, including Black/African American/African persons and Hispanic/Latino persons born in and outside of the United States, men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWID). Successful applicants will prioritize the delivery of health promotion, outreach and community engagement activities, and prevention and testing services to populations that experience barriers to prevention and care services.Schedule of Important Dates (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.)
The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change them.
EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
December 17, 2024
Written Questions and Responses
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
December 24, 2024
December 31, 2024
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
January 7, 2025
January 14, 2025
Applications Due
January 21, 2025, by 4:00 pm Local Iowa Time
Post Notice of Intent to Award
February 18, 2025
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A - RFP#PHTHOHS26008 Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services | A - RFPPHTHOHS26008 Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services.pdf | 889 KB | 12/17/2024 10:50 AM | |
| B. New System Login Process for All Users | B. New System Login Process For All Users.pdf | 89 KB | 11/22/2024 08:42 AM | |
| C. HHS Application Instructions Guidance New IG | C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG.pdf | 2 MB | 11/22/2024 08:42 AM | |
| D. FY25 Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services Draft Contract | D. FY25 Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services Draft Contract.pdf | 367 KB | 12/17/2024 10:50 AM | |
| E. Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services Application Draft Score Tool | E. Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services Application Draft Score Tool.pdf | 208 KB | 12/17/2024 10:51 AM | |
| F - Funding Table and HIV Testing Minimum Targets | F - Funding Table and HIV Testing Minimum Targets.pdf | 544 KB | 12/17/2024 10:51 AM | |
| G - Service Criteria and Prioritized Populations | G - Service Criteria and Prioritized Populations.pdf | 156 KB | 12/17/2024 10:52 AM | |
| H. Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services (SPOTS) Work Plan Template | H. Syndemic Prevention Outreach and Testing Services SPOTS Work Plan Template 2.docx | docx | 93 KB | 12/17/2024 10:52 AM |
Website Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| A. General Terms and Contingent Terms | https://hhs.iowa.gov/contract-terms |
| B. CDC Division of HIV Prevention Strategic Plan Supplement | https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/division-of-hiv-prevention/strategic-plan/dhp-cross-cutting-focus-areas-and-the-strategic-framework.html. |
| C. Stop HIV Iowa plan | https://www.stophiviowaplan.org/read-the-plan |
| D. 2022 End of Year HIV Surveillance Report | https://publications.iowa.gov/47082/1/2022%20HIV%20End%20of%20Year%20Report_final%20edits.pdf |
| E. 2022 End of Year HCV Surveillance Report | https://publications.iowa.gov/47084/1/HCV%20End%20of%20Year%20Report-2022_FINAL.pdf |
| F. 2021-2025 National Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan | https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/Viral-Hepatitis-National-Strategic-Plan-2021-2025.pdf |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 2:34 PM | Attachment F service region 6 has Jefferson County included in the map however, on the computation sheet Jefferson County is not included. Please advise. | Jefferson county was omitted from attachment G in error. Jefferson County has a value of $0.00 under this RFP. Applicant may include Jefferson County in their application but be advised this county has no funding value. |
| Jan 2, 2025 2:58 PM | Are we just submitting budget and workplan for the 1st year and not the entire contract period? | Applicants should submit budget and work plan for year 1 of the contract period. HHS will work with successful applicants to update work plans and budgets annually through the project period. |