120174 O3, ADDENDUM SEVEN (7) REVISED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.pdf

This document is Solicitation Addendum Seven (7) for RFP 120174 O3, issued by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). The addendum provides a revised schedule of events for the procurement of a third-party administrator to process medical and dental claims for incarcerated individuals. Key dates include an evaluation period from January 24, 2025, to April 16, 2025, vendor demonstrations completed on March 14, 2025, and a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) release on March 24, 2025, with responses due by 2:00 PM on April 11, 2025. The procurement timeline indicates potential contract award dates of May 30, 2025, or June 6, 2025, with the vendor start date still to be determined.

The addendum reflects multiple iterations of dates for various procurement milestones, including the "Notification of Intent to Award" posting, which has been updated several times (March 21, April 3, April 17, April 24, and April 29, 2025). The document emphasizes that these dates are approximate and subject to change, and it is the responsibility of bidders to check the State Purchasing Bureau website for the most current information. The procurement follows a structured evaluation process with multiple stages, including vendor demonstrations and a BAFO period, suggesting a comprehensive selection approach for this critical healthcare claims processing service for the Nebraska correctional system.