7-Attachment C - The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) MM TR- AMENDED.docx

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Attachment C Rural Health Transformation Program Mandatory Minimum Requirements & Technical Scoring Criteria

Instructions:

Vendor must answer yes or no to each minimum mandatory requirement. The vendor and services proposed must meet (answer yes) all minimum mandatory requirements to advance to the Technical Criteria Evaluation.

The vendor must submit a response to the technical criteria which will be scored on a 0-5 scale by an evaluation committee, and the offeror must meet the minimum technical score threshold outlined in the RFSQ to advance to the cost stage.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements (Pass/Fail, must pass all)

· RBA Framework Experience: Does the offeror possess demonstrated experience applying a Results Based Accountability (RBA) framework to measure program effectiveness and system-level impacts based on outcomes rather than solely on service volume?

· Geographic Scope Restriction: Will the offeror commit to focusing all evaluated services exclusively on Utah’s 25 statutory rural and frontier counties, acknowledging that activities must not be located in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, or Weber counties?

· Federal Compliance and Restrictions: Does the offeror agree to comply with all federal CMS funding requirements and the Stevens Amendment guidelines for public-facing materials?

· Strict Deliverable Timelines: Can the offeror guarantee the capacity to submit the initial Project Plan within 30 days of the contract effective date and the comprehensive Evaluation Plan within 60 days of the contract effective date?

· Federal and State Standing: The applicant must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal or state funding.

· Legal Entity Status and State Vendor Registration: The applicant must prove legal operational status as a recognized entity (for-profit, non-profit, or government) and formally attest to their eligibility and intent to register as an active vendor with Utah State Purchasing within 14 business days of receiving a Notice of Intent to Award.

Technical Criteria – Please submit a response to the technical criteria listed below.

1) Evaluation Methodology and Framework Design

· How do you plan to implement a Results Based Accountability (RBA) framework to evaluate whether the health status of rural Utahns and health systems across the 25 statutory rural and frontier counties have actually improved?

· Describe your approach to structuring the comprehensive Evaluation Plan so that it effectively encompasses outcome evaluation for the four Strategic Goals, performance evaluation for the seven initiatives, and pilot evaluations.

· What process will you use to establish the official baseline measures and what methodologies do you propose to use to evaluate the various outcomes and initiatives?

2) Sustainability and Fiscal Stewardship

· How will you use evaluation information to propose strategic roadmaps that enable State, tribal, and local safety-net entities to sustainably absorb and scale impactful activities?

· What specific methods will you use to ensure these transition models prioritize non-recurring upgrades and transition into market-driven structures, aligning strictly with H.J.R. 101 to avoid ongoing financial obligations for the State?

3) Performance Monitoring and Reporting

· Describe your process for developing the comprehensive Measurement Framework within 30 days of the Evaluation Plan submission, ensuring it contains qualitative and quantitative metrics to track the performance of RHTP interventions.

· How will your team manage quarterly progress monitoring to generate actionable performance improvement recommendations for RHTP staff, particularly for the reporting period ending April 30?

4) Targeted Populations and Tribal Areas

· How will your evaluation leverage available data to pinpoint high-needs populations and identify their associated service and access gaps?

· What specific strategies will you employ to monitor progress in tribal areas, ensuring that the implemented activities adequately address their unique needs?

5) Data Dissemination and Communication

· Describe your operational capacity to rapidly produce ad hoc executive summaries and presentation materials for leadership and stakeholder audiences upon request.

· What is your strategy for translating complex evaluation data into accessible communication products—such as success stories, policy briefs, and case studies—suitable for CMS and legislative stakeholders?

6) Budgeting and Federal Compliance

· How will your fiscal oversight practices ensure funds are obligated no later than June 30 for budget years 2-5 to prevent the recoupment of funds by DHHS?

· How will you ensure strict compliance with the Stevens Amendment regarding the mandatory acknowledgment of federal assistance on all public-facing materials?

7) Legal Entity Status and State Vendor Registration: The applicant must prove legal operational status as a recognized entity (for-profit, non-profit, or government) and formally attest to their eligibility and intent to register as an active vendor with Utah State Purchasing within 14 business days of receiving a Notice of Intent to Award. Depending on the applicant’s status, the applicant must provide the following documentation: Provide an explanation of how you will provide the following information.

· For-Profit Businesses: Must provide a valid business license and active registration with the Utah Division of Corporations.

· Non-Profit Entities: Must provide proof of active tax-exempt status and active registration with the Utah Division of Corporations.

· Government/Public Entities: Must provide proof of public status (e.g., statutory authorization, charter, or an official letter from a department head/authorized official).