T3155 - Health Policy Consulting and Support

The State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, awarded Contract 25-PROS1-137893 to Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. (CHCS), headquartered at 300 American Metro Blvd., Suite 125, Hamilton, New Jersey, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. This five-year master blanket purchase order contract provides health policy consulting and support services to the State's Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. Services include Medicaid and health care policy research and analysis, programmatic assessment, options planning and development, and drafting of policy and program documents. The contract operates on an engagement-based model utilizing a mini-bid process, wherein using agencies submit specific requests and CHCS provides staffing resources on an as-needed basis based on actual hours worked.

Compensation is structured through all-inclusive hourly rates across six labor categories—Partner/Principal, Consultant, Manager/Director, Associate, Analyst, and Administrative Support—with rates escalating annually over the contract term. Year 1 rates range from $86.05 (Administrative Support) to $279.00 (Partner/Principal) per hour, with Year 5 rates ranging from $96.85 to $314.02 per hour, reflecting approximately three percent annual escalation. The contract includes an option to extend up to two additional years by mutual consent at equivalent or more favorable pricing. As an engagement-based procurement with variable utilization, no specific contract amount or cumulative value was established at award. CHCS must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and remit a one percent Procurement Efficiency Program Fee on all invoiced purchases. The contract is available to Intrastate Cooperative Purchasing Participants.