Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Expansion (SA5)

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP018731) is a mandatory use contract focused on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Expansion. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables the Ohio Department of Aging to procure comprehensive healthcare services for elderly populations, with specific emphasis on infrastructure development, workforce training, and IT support. The contract allows for flexible purchasing of PACE-related services, including capital investments in facility improvements, technology infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives, with a total initial funding allocation of $6,175,000 designated for these specific expansion efforts.

The contract is awarded to Acutecare Health Systems LLC, with approved subcontractors Beacon Care Ventures, LLC and Palmetto PACE Advisory Group. Issued by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, the IDV has a performance period from December 15, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with a competitive selection contract type. The contract operates on a reimbursement basis with no guaranteed purchase volume, covering the entire state of Ohio. All funds must be expended by December 31, 2024, in preparation for a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) application, with strict requirements that all costs be documented in U.S. Dollars and no profit margins permitted.