Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Expansion (SA1)

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP018727) is a specialized contract focused on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Expansion, designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services for elderly populations. The contract enables the procurement of PACE-related services, including capital costs for facility development, IT infrastructure, workforce training, and expansion support. Specifically, the IDV allows for cost-based reimbursements for services related to elderly care, with a total initial funding of $6,175,000 allocated across capital costs, infrastructure, and workforce development.

The contract is awarded to Acutecare Health System LLC, based in Oceanport, New Jersey, with approved subcontractors Beacon Care Ventures, LLC and Palmetto PACE Advisory Group. The IDV is managed by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and is available to the Ohio Department of Aging. The contract's initial period runs from December 15, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a confirmed renewal through June 30, 2026 via Amendment 4. The contract type is a competitive selection and requirements-based vehicle, meaning the state does not guarantee service volume but provides Acutecare Health Systems the opportunity to provide PACE expansion services across Ohio.