Request for Information Staff Augmentation Non-Social Services Support

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Feb 6, 2026
Due:	Feb 13, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	G - Social Services Q - Medical Services R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	305PUR-326-StaffAug-RFI
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State of Louisiana Department of Health, Office

of Public Health

Request for Information (RFI): Staff Augmentation

Services for Non-Social Services Position Support

RFI # 305PUR-326-staff aug-RFI

January 8, 2026

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health

Request for Information Related to LDH OPH Staff Augmentation for Non-Social Services Support

RFI # 305PUR-326-staff aug-RFI

This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and should not be construed as a

Request for Proposal (RFP). This is not a solicitation for offers. This information will be reviewed

and discussed by the State agency and may result in procurement through LDH.

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health

Request for Information Related to LDH OPH Staff Augmentation for Non-Social Services Support

RFI # 305PUR-326-staff aug-RFI

1. Purpose

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Public Health (OPH), is issuing this

Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with applicable Louisiana procurement statutes,

rules, and policies, including but not limited to Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) Title 39 and the

Louisiana Procurement Code.

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information from qualified vendors regarding their

experience, capacity, and approaches for providing large-scale staff augmentation services for

non-social services positions. Information received will be used solely for planning, budgeting,

and market research purposes to assist LDH/OPH in determining the feasibility, scope, and

structure of a potential future solicitation.

This RFI is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation to Bid (ITB), or Request for

Qualifications (RFQ); does not constitute a commitment to procure services; and does not

obligate LDH/OPH to issue a solicitation or make an award.

2. Background

The Office of Public Health is a division of the Louisiana Department of Health and is

responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all Louisianans. OPH administers

federally and state-funded programs, emergency preparedness and response activities, and

routine public health operations and clinical services across all regions of the state.

To ensure continuity of operations and to support anticipated operational demands, OPH is

evaluating the use of staff augmentation services, specifically for non-social services positions.

Any future procurement resulting from this planning effort would be subject to applicable LDH,

Division of Administration (DOA), and Office of State Procurement (OSP) requirements.

3. Schedule of Events

Event

RFI posted

Questions and answers due from vendors

LaPAC posted responses from LDH/OPH

RFI responses due from vendors

Due Date

January 8, 2026

January 16, 2026 by 4:00pm CT

January 23, 2026

January 31, 2026 by 11:59pm CT

4. Anticipated Personnel

The estimated scale of services under consideration may range from approximately 300–500

non-social services personnel, deployed statewide and potentially funded through a combination

of state, federal, and self-generated funding sources. The definition of social services can be

found at La. R. S. 39:1619. This RFI is not intended cover the augmentation of personnel who

provide services to recipients in the areas of:

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health

Request for Information Related to LDH OPH Staff Augmentation for Non-Social Services Support

RFI # 305PUR-326-staff aug-RFI

- Rehabilitation and health supports

- Habilitation and socialization

- Protection for adults and children for abuse, neglect, or family violence

- Improvement in living conditions, or

- Evaluation, testing and remedial education services.

A table is provided in Attachment A to illustrate the types of personnel OPH may seek to

augment through procurement. A list of existing position titles for augmented staff focusing on

non-social services related work (based on preliminary assessments) are provided. Vendors are

not solely limited to consideration of these titles in their responses, and additional or alternative

roles may be added to any future procurement, if entered. Current employee counts per title are

provided for illustration.

5. Scope of Information Requested

Interested vendors are requested to provide information addressing the areas below. Vendors

may tailor responses based on their service offerings and capabilities.

A. Vendor Profile

 Legal name of company, headquarters location, and years in operation

 Ownership structure and size of organization

 Relevant experience providing staff augmentation services to state or large public-sector

entities

 Experience supporting public health or human services organizations

 Legal status (governmental, quasi-governmental, 501c3, LLC, etc.)

B. Staffing Capabilities

 Types of personnel classifications supported (administrative, technical, professional,

managerial, etc.)

 Ability to recruit, onboard, and deploy large volumes of personnel concurrently

 Surge capacity and scalability timelines

 Geographic coverage within Louisiana and ability to support statewide deployment

 Experience supporting emergency or time-sensitive staffing needs

C. Employment and Management Model

 Employment model(s) offered (W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, subcontractors, hybrid

models)

 Onboarding, background checks, and compliance processes

 Timekeeping, payroll, benefits administration, and performance monitoring

 Supervisor and escalation structures

Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health

Request for Information Related to LDH OPH Staff Augmentation for Non-Social Services Support

RFI # 305PUR-326-staff aug-RFI

D. Compliance and Risk Management

 Experience complying with state and federal requirements (e.g., HIPAA, data security,

labor laws)

 Insurance coverage (general liability, professional liability, workers’ compensation)

 Data security and confidentiality safeguards

F. Contracting and Implementation Considerations

 Typical contract terms and minimum engagement requirements

 Transition-in and transition-out processes

 Experience working under interagency agreements or state master contracts (if

applicable)

In addition to the above information requested, the following pricing and cost structure detail is

required in any response to this RFI:

Pricing and Cost Structure (High-Level)

 General pricing models (hourly rates, blended rates, markups, etc.)

 Administrative/overhead percentage

 Factors that influence pricing (role type, urgency, duration, location)

 Any volume-based or long-term engagement financial considerations

6. Response Instructions

All questions and responses shall be submitted to the RFI Coordinator listed below only.

Vendors interested in responding to this RFI should submit a written response that:

 Clearly addresses the information requested in Section 5

 Is concise yet sufficiently detailed to demonstrate capability

 Identifies any assumptions, exclusions, or constraints applicable to the vendor’s services

 Includes a primary point of contact for follow-up clarification

 Limit responses to 30 pages or less

Responses should be prepared with the understanding that they may become public records

subject to disclosure under the Louisiana Public Records Law (R.S. 44:1 et seq.). Vendors should

clearly mark any information they consider proprietary or confidential; however, LDH/OPH

makes no guarantee that such information will be exempt from disclosure.

Submission Format: PDF preferred

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

Submission Method: Email

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
305PUR-326-StaffAug-RFI	Request for Information Staff Augmentation Non-Social Services Support Same as addendum 3 Original: 305PUR-326-StaffAug-RFI	01/08/2026	02/13/2026 11:59:00 AM CT

Department	+ State - LDH
Section	LDH
Dept Code	305PUR
Contact	See Contact In Posted Document
Address	See information in posted document As specified, LA 70802
Phone	225-342-9500
Email	seedocument@la.gov
URL	http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov