Certified Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife Access Landscape

The State of Hawaii Department of Health is seeking a contractor to conduct public‑health workforce research focused on home‑birth and community‑based midwifery providers, including certified nurse‑midwives, certified midwives, and certified professional midwives. The study will update provider‑to‑population ratios for the HRSA Shortage Designation Management System. This is a small‑purchase, open solicitation with an electronic quote option. • Scope: Design and execute a research study to collect, analyze, and report data on midwifery providers across Hawaii. • Deliverables: Comprehensive dataset, analytical report, and recommendations for HRSA ratio updates. • Timeline: Contract period from 21 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 (approximately 5 months). • Requirements: Contractor must be an independent consultant, possess relevant public‑health research expertise, and comply with Hawaii’s general contract conditions (e.g., tax‑clearance, insurance, indemnification).