RFI for Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative

Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
State:	Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 20, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 3, 2026
Solicitation No:	360PUR-LA-PBCI-RFI
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Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
360PUR-LA-PBCI-RFI	RFI for Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative Original: 360PUR-LA-PBCI-RFI	01/20/2026	02/03/2026 4:00:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 360PUR-LA-PBCI-RFI

Department	+ State - Department of Children & Family Services
Section	Office of Management and Finance
Dept Code	360PUR
Contact	Ali Bagbey
Address	627 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone	225-342-0277
Email	ali.bagbey.dcfs@la.gov
URL	https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/

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Office of Family Support

Request for Information for

Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative

RFI Due Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT

This Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes and does not

constitute a solicitation. This information will be reviewed and discussed by the state agency and may

result in the advertisement of a formal and competitive Request for Proposal for any or all of the services

included in the RFI.

Only information which is in the nature of legitimate trade secrets or non-published financial data may

be deemed proprietary or confidential. Any material within a response to this RFI identified as such must

be clearly marked and will be handled in accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Act. R.S. 44:1-44

and applicable rules and regulations. Any response marked as confidential or proprietary in its entirety

may be rejected without further consideration or recourse.

Date of Issuance: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION................................................................................................................................. 3

1. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. BACKGROUND.....................................................................................................................................................3

2. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3

2.1. RFI COORDINATOR .............................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...........................................................................................................................................3

2.3. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................................4

2.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 4

3. RESPONSE CONTENT ..................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2. CORPORATE BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................5

3.3. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 5

3.4. QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

ATTACHMENT A: STATEMENT OF WORK ................................................................................................................ 6

1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 6

2. ELIGIBILITY.................................................................................................................................................... 6

3. DELIVERABLES............................................................................................................................................... 6

4. REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 9

5. LOCATION/HOURS OF OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 10

6. PERFORMANCE MEASURES ......................................................................................................................... 10

7. MONITORING ............................................................................................................................................. 11

8. PENALTIES .................................................................................................................................................. 12

9. CONTRACT TERM ........................................................................................................................................ 12

10. TERMS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................... 12

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1. General Information

Request for Information

1.1. Introduction and Purpose

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) (referred to herein as the

“State”) is expanding its Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative in a coordinated effort to

strengthen family supports and ensure every mother and baby has access to care, connection,

and community.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify adoption agencies, maternity

homes, social service organizations, and nonprofit pregnancy centers that can provide services

intended to improve the pregnancy or parenting situation under the Louisiana Pregnancy and

Baby Care Initiative, such as counseling or mentoring, referrals, classes, and/or material items.

DCFS seeks to gather information from interested vendors regarding their experience,

capacity, and approaches to these services. This RFI is exploratory and non-binding, does not

constitute a commitment to procure services, and does not obligate DCFS to issue a solicitation

or make an award.

1.2. Background

DCFS stands as a pillar of support for the state’s most vulnerable populations. With a deep-

rooted commitment to child welfare, family empowerment, and community resilience, DCFS

works to ensure that every Louisianian served by the agency is treated with dignity,

compassion, and respect. DCFS’s mission is to protect children, empower families, and

strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

DCFS is comprised of the Division of Child Welfare (CW), the Division of Family Support (FS),

and the Office of Management and Finance (OMF). Under the general supervision of the

Secretary, these principal offices perform the primary functions and duties assigned to DCFS.

2. Administrative Information

2.1. RFI Coordinator

All inquiries and responses to this RFI must be directed to the RFI coordinator below:

Ayana White

Procurement Manager

Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Ayana.White.DCFS@la.gov

This RFI has been posted to https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubMain.cfm and

https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/requests-for-proposals.

2.2. Schedule of Events

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DCFS reserves the right to deviate from this Schedule of Events at any time without notice.

Activity/Event

Public notice of RFI

Deadline for receipt of RFI Responses

Date

Friday, January 30, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CDT

2.3. Response Instructions

2.3.1. Response Submittal

Responders interested in providing information for this RFI must submit responses

containing the information specified no later than the deadline stated in the

Schedule of Events. Responses must be submitted via email to the RFI Coordinator

only. Hand-delivered responses will not be accepted.

It is solely the responsibility of the responder to ensure that their submission is

delivered prior to the deadline. Responses misdirected or otherwise received late

may not be considered.

2.4. Additional Information

2.4.1. RFI Addenda/Cancellation

The State reserves the right to revise any part of the RFI by issuing an addendum to

the RFI at any time. Issuance of this RFI, or subsequent addendum, (if any) does not

constitute a commitment by the State to issue an RFP or any other process resulting

in award of a contract of any type or form. In addition, the State may cancel this

informal process at any time without penalty.

2.4.2. Ownership of Response

The materials submitted in response to this request shall become the property of

the State.

2.4.3. Cost of Preparation

The State shall not be liable for any costs incurred by responders associated with

developing the response, preparing for discussions (if any) or any other costs,

incurred by the responder associated with this RFI.

2.4.4. Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not

constitute a solicitation under Louisiana procurement law. Responses to this RFI will

not be evaluated, scored, or ranked, and submission of a response does not grant

any right to participate in any subsequent procurement or to receive an award.

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3. Response Content

3.1. Executive Summary

The executive summary should provide administrative information including, at a minimum,

authorized representative contact name and phone number, email address, and any other

pertinent contact information. This section should also include a summary of qualifications,

ability, and willingness to comply with the State’s requirements.

3.2. Corporate Background and Experience

The responder should provide a brief description of the organization, including its history,

corporate structure, organizational details, and years in business.

3.3. Approach and Methodology

Responders are encouraged to answer as many questions as applicable; however, complete

responses to all questions are not required. The responder should provide the recommended

approach and methodology to accomplish the deliverables outlined in Attachment A:

Statement of Work.

3.4. Questions

3.4.1. What parishes does your organization serve?

3.4.2. What is your average number of participants served per month?

3.4.3.

What is the size of your organization? Include the number of currently employed

licensed counselors, registered nurses, licensed social workers, mentors with lived

experience, and/or mentors trained in crisis intervention strategies?

3.4.4. What, if any, evidence-based prenatal care models does your organization use?

3.4.5. Does your organization have experience in providing comprehensive care plans

related to pregnancy support?

3.4.6. What is your ability to access and utilize data systems for tracking participant

outcomes and documentation?

3.4.7. If approved, what is your proposed timeline from program approval to the start of full

operations?

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