2024HCA15 RFP Exhibit D - Cost Proposal.docx

Exhibit D - Cost Proposal is a document for the Washington Health Care Authority's (HCA) Health Technology Assessment Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2024HCA15), which seeks firms to conduct evidence-based health technology assessments for state health policy determinations. The document outlines a cost proposal framework that includes hourly rates for multiple labor categories (LC1-LC5) and requires proposers to estimate hours and costs for different assessment types: simple, intermediate, complex, and updates of existing reviews. The RFP indicates that billable duty volumes and prior authorization forms may change at HCA's discretion, with no guaranteed monthly or overall hours commitment.

The cost proposal requires proposers to submit detailed cost estimates across five labor categories, with a mandatory scoring component for assessment estimates. The document includes provisions for other expenses, specifically noting a travel charge category. While the hourly rates are marked as "not scored," the assessment cost estimates are mandatory and will be scored. The proposal emphasizes that the provided data is for informational purposes only, and actual contract implementation may vary based on HCA's operational needs and discretion.