1.1 This document constitutes a non-exclusive Invitation for Bid (IFB) with the Department of Social Services (Department) to expand Pregnancy Support Services to women with unplanned or crisis pregnancies to encourage women to carry their pregnancies to term, as set forth herein. a. Pregnancy Resource Centers, Maternity Homes and Diaper Banks provide pregnancy support services to pregnant women to promote and facilitate adoptions, material support, and by providing other assistance to individuals facing an unintended pregnancy to help those individuals give birth to their unborn child(ren). 1.2 The Department’s intent is to establish contracts with multiple vendors for provision of pregnancy support services. Contract awards will be made based upon a contractor’s eligibility, compliance with the qualifications and requirements specified herein. a. The contractor must meet or exceed the minimum experience qualifications at the time of bid (also referred to herein as “proposal”) submission and for the duration of the contract, as outlined in Section 3 of this IFB. 1.3 The Department offers this IFB under the authority of a Special Delegation of Authority (SDA549) issued to the Department by the Missouri Office of Administration. 1.4 Informational Webinar: The Department of Social Services will host a webinar on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00 am, regarding this IFB. 1.5 Informational Webinar Information: An email invite will be sent to vendors. Any vendor that does not receive an email with webinar information should contact the buyer as indicated on the first page of this IFB to obtain information on how to access the webinar. Vendors may be provided with log-in or dial-in instructions upon request. Vendors shall obtain webinar access information from the buyer directly and should not request the information from other sources.
