The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Central Purchasing Division, is seeking responses on behalf of the Oklahoma State Department of Health from potential Suppliers to provide a contract for the purchase of identifying and assisting in the implementation of an approved Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting evidence-based model that will provide technical assistance, training, consultation, and evaluation of the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) Children First (C1), Nurse Home Visitation Program. A Contract resulting from this Solicitation may be designated for use as a Statewide Contract.1 The selected model must have a professional nursing framework and be effective in helping the program to achieve the long-term outcomes outlined in the Children First Logic Model, including but not limited to: • Maternal Health – Enhancing the mother’s health throughout her pregnancy and after delivery to ensure adequate care and referrals. • Infant/Toddler Health & Development – Enhancing the health of infant/toddler growth and development. • Family Stability – Enhance family function by establishing trusting and nurturing relationships. • Maternal Life Course Development – To promote achievement of personal goals in employment, education, and personal health, including increased intervals between pregnancies. • Family Safety – To promote safe practices and reduce the risk of injury, illness, abuse, and neglect. • Linkages to Health and Human Services when needed.
