HCPF Solicitation #:

DQ UHAA 2027-0063

Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Consulting

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendix A – PII Certification

APPENDIX B – W-9

Appendix C – Pricing Worksheet

Introduction and Background General Information The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Department) is soliciting competitive, responsive quotation responses from experienced and financially sound organizations to perform as the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Delivery Systems Division Consultant for the Department.

General solicitation information, timelines and quotation response submission requirements are available in Section 6.0, Administrative Information, and Section 8.0, Submittal Requirements.

Anticipated PO Term The Respondent’s start-up period is anticipated to begin on Execution and end on June 30, 2027.

The Department is not responsible for any goods delivered or services performed by the awarded Respondent without a Department-issued Purchase Order.

SuBrecepient Status The Respondent will not be considered a subrecipient subject to the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200 Background Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Background The Department serves as the Medicaid Single State Agency as defined by 45 C.F.R. §205.100. The Department develops and implements policy and financing for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, called Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado, as well as a variety of other publicly funded health care programs for Coloradans who qualify. For more information about the Department, visit www.Colorado.gov/HCPF.

The Department is a Covered Entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (42 U.S.C. §§1320d – 1320d-8) and its implementing regulations.

The Department operates the Colorado Medicaid Program, known as Health First Colorado, in accordance with the Colorado Medical Assistance Act (§§25.5-4-104, et seq., C.R.S.) and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Colorado Medicaid is annually funded from appropriations authorized by the Colorado General Assembly and matched by federal funds.

Background The Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) is the core of Colorado’s Medicaid program. The ACC provides the framework in which other health care initiatives, such as health information technology and payment reform, can thrive, as the ACC works to better serve Members and create value. The Department created the ACC in 2011 to address the Department’s mission to improve health care access and outcomes for Members while demonstrating sound stewardship of financial resources. The ACC was designed with a long-term vision in mind and the understanding that in order to meet Members’ complex health needs, delivery system changes must be iterative to keep up with an evolving health care system.

In Fiscal Year 2025, ACC Phase III, began operations in the state of Colorado. The ACC represents an innovative way to accomplish the Department’s goals for Medicaid reform. It invests directly in community infrastructure to support care teams and Care Coordination. The fundamental premise of the ACC is that regional communities are in the best position to make the changes, that will cost-effectively optimize the health and quality of care for all Members.

The ACC also creates aligned incentives to measurably improve Member health and reduce avoidable health care costs. It holds those that actually provide care accountable for the quality, outcomes, and the cost of that care.

The Department is seeking to engage a Contractor to conduct special projects and to provide technical assistance for Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) delivery System Division, particularly as it relates to the implementation of and oversight of phase III of the ACC.

Terminology Acronyms, abbreviations and other terminology Acronyms, abbreviations and other terminology are defined at their first occurrence in this Documented Quote (DQ). The following list is provided to assist the reader in understanding acronyms, abbreviations and terminology used throughout this document.

Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) – The ACC is the primary delivery system for Health First Colorado.

Business Day - Any day in which the State is open and conducting business, but shall not include Saturday, Sunday, or any day which the State observes one of the holidays listed in C.R.S. §24-11-101(1).

Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) – Colorado’s public low–cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado, but not enough to pay for private health insurance.

Contractor - The individual or entity selected as a result of this solicitation to complete the Work contained in the PO.

Deliverable - Any tangible or intangible object produced by Respondent as a result of the work that is intended to be delivered to the Department, regardless of whether the object is specifically described or called out as a “Deliverable” or not.

Department - The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, a department of the government of the State of Colorado.

Effective Date - The date on which the Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Purchase Order.

EPSDT- Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Health First Colorado - Colorado’s Medicaid program.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended.

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs): Two physical health managed care capitation plans that deliver physical health care in certain areas of the state.

Member(s) – A person enrolled in Health First Colorado.

PII means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any information maintained by the State about an individual that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother’s maiden name, or biometric records; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes, but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §§24-72-501 and 24-73-101, C.R.S. “PII” shall also mean “personal identifying information” as set forth at § 24-74-102, et. seq., C.R.S.

Purchase Order (PO) – The agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules, and cited authorities, and any future modifications thereto, that is entered into as a result of this solicitation.

Purchase Order (PO) Funds – The funds that have been appropriated, designated, encumbered, or otherwise made available for payment by the State under the PO resulting from this solicitation.

Regional Accountable Entity (RAEs) – The RAEs are responsible in the state of Colorado for promoting and integrated, whole-person approach to Members’ physical and Behavioral health.

Respondent - Any individual or entity that submits a quotation response (also called a Quote), or intends to submit a quotation response, in response to this solicitation.

State – The State of Colorado, acting by and through any State agency.

Subcontractor – Any third party engaged by Respondent to aid in performance of the Work.

Work – The Goods delivered and Services performed pursuant to any PO that may result from this solicitation.

Work Product – The tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether finished or unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents, text, software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and any other results of the Work. “Work Product” does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date of any PO that may result from this solicitation that is used, without modification, in the performance of the Work.

Respondent’s Experience

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Department has determined that it desires specific experience and skills for a Respondent to possess in order for the Respondent to be able to complete the Work efficiently while meeting the demands and deadlines of the Department.

The Department will evaluate the Respondent’s quotation response pertaining to the following:

Experience within the last three (3) years:

In government projects including:

Large government agencies.

Public health.

Experience within the state of Colorado’s governmental entities.

Federal governmental entities, in particular within the public health sector.

Projects or programs in the health care industry at large, especially around those projects or programs around delivery of health care.

Conducting research and evaluation of state and federal rules, regulations, and statutes.

Providing consultation on health care programs regarding projects or programs around delivery of health care.

Provide a detailed description, including dates and or time periods, of Respondent’s organizational experience related to the Work. Specifically, address the points outlined in section 3.1.2.1.-3.1.2.1.4.

Statement of Work/Specifications and Requirements

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All work performed as a result of this solicitation and under any PO must comply with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, C.R.S., et seq., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office Of Information Technology pursuant to §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S., and all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology standards.

Project Specific statement of work

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with all applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations and rules, as now and hereafter amended, and the requirements described within this Statement of Work and the purchase order.

Contractor shall work closely and collaboratively with the Department, discuss suggestions or issues as they occur and incorporate suggestions or guidance from the Department while performing the work described within this Statement of Work and the purchase order.

Contractor shall offer subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and documentation review as requested by the Department.

Contractor shall coordinate and prioritize all work to ensure that all deliverables and deadlines are met.

Contractor shall employ an internal quality control process to ensure that all deliverables are complete, accurate, easy to understand, and of high quality.

Contractor shall provide deliverables that, at a minimum, are responsive to the specific requirements, organized into a logical order, contain no spelling or grammatical errors, formatted uniformly, and contain accurate information and correct calculations. Contractor shall retain all work papers generated for reference through the duration of the project and project acceptance. Contractor shall participate in the review and revision process, until the Department provides written acceptance of the deliverable.

Contractor shall provide copies of any supporting documentation to the Department upon request of the Department and without charge.

Contractor shall respond to all telephone calls, voicemails and e-mail inquiries from the Department within one business day.

Contractor shall enable all Contractor staff to exchange documents and electronic files with the Department staff in formats compatible with the Department’s systems. The Department currently uses Microsoft Office 2013 and/or Microsoft Office 365 for PC.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Requirements Contractor shall not use AI to make any final determination concerning a Member, Provider, or any other individual without Contractor providing prior human review of the determination to ensure that the determination is correct.

Contractor shall not use AI that impacts Members or Providers without obtaining prior written approval from the Department, which the Department may provide or withhold in its sole discretion.

Contractor shall not use AI in any activities involving the Department, including but not limited to AI note-taking tools during meetings, without the Department's prior written approval, which the Department may provide or withhold in its sole discretion.

If Contractor uses AI to develop any deliverable or assist in the performance of the Work, Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the accuracy, quality, and compliance of all outputs the AI produces. Contractor shall also ensure that all AI outputs included in any deliverable or posted publicly related to the Work do not infringe on any intellectual property of any other party.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Workplan Contractor shall develop a Workplan describing:

Major steps and activities required to meet the Deliverable deadlines.

Interim milestones with deadlines.

Identification of information and support required of ACC staff, MCEs, and other Department staff necessary to meet the deadlines.

Contractor shall deliver the Workplan to the Department for approval.

DELIVERABLE: Workplan DUE: 1 month following execution ACC Continuous Program Improvement Process Assistance Contractor shall provide change management and subject matter expertise to the Department in designing, documenting, and implementing new internal operational policies and procedures related to ACC including but not limited to the following:

Facilitating discussions with ACC leaders and staff.

Reviewing existing internal ACC policies and procedures.

Drafting recommendation language for workflows, operational policies, and other related documents.

Reviewing documented workflows, operational policies, and other related documents.

Consulting with staff to incorporate changes into existing processes.

Contractor shall provide knowledge of Medicaid, particularly the ACC, and subject matter expertise regarding oversight of managed care entities to coach Department staff.

Contractor shall support and assist with the creation of internal and external communications regarding the ACC, critical policies and procedures, and findings from monitoring and evaluation strategies.

Contractor shall provide subject matter expertise and consulting services to the Department in designing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategy that includes but is not limited to the following:

Methodologies to hold contractors accountable to meeting contracted requirements.

Recommendations and suggested process maps for internal HCPF operations that standardizes and differentiates responsibilities of the various HCPF Offices and sections accountable for different components of the ACC.

Contractor shall create an ACC Continuous Program Improvement Process Document and submit it to the Department for review and approval.

DELIVERABLE: ACC Continuous Program Improvement Process Document DUE: January 15, 2027 Managed Care Measurement of Timely Access to Care Contractor shall provide policy and program operation expertise to the Department to develop a standardized process across the various ACC Managed Care Entities (MCEs) for the measurement of new federal requirements regarding members’ timely access to care.

Contractor shall propose processes and standards to begin monitoring timely access to care by the MCEs and ACC staff based on best practices in health care management.

Contractor shall research best practices in measuring timely access to care and review, to the extent they exist, other federal models or guidance regarding the measurement of timely access to care.

Contractor shall facilitate meetings between ACC staff and the MCEs to review the existing processes used by the MCEs and to seek to build consensus for one standardized approach for measuring and monitoring timely access to care based on best practices.

Contractor shall document a Timely Access to Care Monitoring Manual for the ACC that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Standardized methodology for assessing timely access to care to be used by all ACC MCEs.

Processes for ACC staff to monitor MCE performance.

Processes for continuous quality improvement that take lessons learned during the initial implementation to make appropriate adjustments to MCE and ACC policies and practices.

Recommended language for ACC contract amendment, as appropriate.

Contractor shall deliver the Timely Access to Care Monitoring Manual for the ACC to the Department for review and approval.

DELIVERABLE: Timely Access to Care Monitoring Manual for the ACC DUE: March 1, 2027 Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Contractor shall provide policy and program operation expertise to the Department in developing an EPSDT accountability strategy.

Contractor shall provide policy and program operation expertise to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Department and the Medicaid MCEs.

Contractor shall create an EPSDT Accountability Strategy Document that includes, at least:

Documented process maps for current and planned activities to assist in clarifying roles and responsibilities.

An EPSDT Accountability Strategy that documents the agreed upon roles and responsibilities of the Department and the Medicaid managed care entities and incorporates new process maps.

Contractor shall deliver the EPSDT Accountability Strategy Document to the Department for review and approval.

DELIVERABLE: EPSDT Accountability Strategy Document DUE: June 1, 2027 Provide a detailed explanation of how the Respondent will perform the work outlined in Section 4.3.

Deliverables All Deliverables shall meet Department-approved format and content requirements. The Department will specify the number of copies and media for each Deliverable.

The Department will review the Deliverable and may direct the Respondent to make changes to the deliverable. Respondent shall make all changes within five Business Days following the Department’s direction to make the change unless the Department provides a longer period in writing.

Once the Department has received an acceptable version of the Deliverable, including all changes directed by the Department, the Department will notify Respondent of the Department’s acceptance of the Deliverable in writing. A Deliverable shall not be deemed accepted prior to the Department’s notice to Respondent of its acceptance of that Deliverable.

Respondent shall employ an internal quality control process to ensure that all Deliverables are complete, accurate, easy to understand and of high quality as described herein. Respondent shall provide Deliverables that, at a minimum, are responsive to the specific requirements for that Deliverable, organized into a logical order, contain no spelling or grammatical errors, are formatted uniformly and contain accurate information and correct calculations. Respondent shall retain all draft and marked-up documents and checklists utilized in reviewing Deliverables for reference as directed by the Department.

In the event any due date for a Deliverable falls on a day that is not a Business Day, then the due date shall be automatically extended to the next Business Day, unless otherwise directed by the Department.

All due dates or timelines that reference a period of days, months or quarters shall be measured in calendar days, months and quarters unless specifically stated as being measured in Business Days or otherwise. All times stated in the PO shall be considered to be in Mountain Time, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time as appropriate, unless specifically stated otherwise.

No Deliverable, report, data, procedure or system created by Respondent for the Department that is necessary to fulfilling Respondent’s responsibilities under the PO, as determined by the Department, shall be considered proprietary.

Stated Deliverables and Performance Standards Any section within this Statement of Work headed with or including the term “DELIVERABLE” or “PERFORMANCE STANDARD” is intended to highlight a Deliverable or performance standard contained in this Statement of Work and provide a clear due date for Deliverables. The sections with these headings are not intended to expand or limit the requirements or responsibilities related to any Deliverable or performance standard.

Compensation DELIVERABLES, TIMELINE, and Compensation Respondent shall provide the stated Deliverables in accordance with a specified timeline. Payments for completed Deliverables will be made to Respondent based on completion, to the Department’s satisfaction, of the specified Deliverables.

This DQ will result in a fixed price PO. The fixed price will be the sole compensation to Respondent for the goods and/or services provided.

If a Deliverable is not listed in the table, then Respondent shall not earn a payment for the completion and the Department’s acceptance of that Deliverable.

Quotation responses which exceed in total the maximum available funding of $90,000.00 may be disqualified.

Deliverables are due and payments will be made in accordance with the following table:

NOTE: The Department reserves the right to revise the dates in this schedule.

Provide one fixed price quote with an hourly rate for the total project. The price quoted in the Respondent’s quotation response shall be a fixed price to perform all requirements within the Statement of Work and complete all associated Deliverables. Quotation responses for less than all of the services as described in this solicitation document will not be considered. As stated in Section 5.1.4 of this DQ solicitation, quotation responses which exceed in total the maximum available funding of $90,000.00 may be disqualified. Proposed pricing must remain firm during the initial term of the PO. Pricing must include any fees associated with the delivery of goods or services, including, but not limited to, shipping and installation.

Invoicing and Payment Procedures Respondent shall invoice the Department on a monthly basis, by the 15th Business Day of the month following the month for which the invoice covers. All invoices must be submitted to the Department no later than June 30, 2027. Respondent shall not invoice the Department for a month prior to the last day of that month.

All Deliverables submitted under this Statement of Work shall be subject to Department review and acceptance; however, payment shall be based on approved hours worked on Department-approved projects and shall not be tied to fixed deliverable payment amounts. The invoice shall contain all of the following for the month for which the invoice covers:

The Department approved hours worked that month.

Purchase Order Number.

Summary of projects or Deliverables worked on.

Payment of Invoices Acceptance of an invoice shall not imply the acceptance or sufficiency of any Work performed or Deliverables submitted to the Department during the month for which the invoice covers or any other month. The Department shall not make any payment on an invoice prior to its acceptance of that invoice.

The Department will review the submitted invoice, and compare the information contained in the invoice to the Department’s information. The Department will only accept an invoice after it has reviewed the information contained on the invoice and determined that all amounts are correct.

In the event that the Department determines that any information on an invoice is incorrect, the Department will notify Respondent of this determination and what is incorrect on the invoice. Respondent shall correct any information the Department determined to be incorrect and resubmit that invoice to the Department for review.

In the event that Respondent believes that the calculation or determination of any payment is incorrect, Respondent shall notify the Department of the error within 30 days after Respondent receives the payment or notification of the determination of the payment, as appropriate. The Department will review the information presented by Respondent and may make changes based on this review. The determination or calculation that results from the Department’s review shall be final. No disputed payment shall be due until after the Department has concluded its review Administrative Information Solicitation Communications Colorado Vendor Self Service This solicitation is being published on Colorado Vendor Self Service (Colorado VSS), so that Offerors who have an interest may submit a proposal in accordance with the terms of this solicitation.

Vendors can self-register for this system free of charge, or may click on “Public Access” on the website to view solicitation documents and modifications without registering. Vendors are encouraged but not required to register prior to or at the time they submit their response. The Department also recommends that interested vendors check Colorado VSS on a regular basis throughout this solicitation process.

Modifications and/or Supplemental Information to the Solicitation Any modifications, amendments or supplemental information to the solicitation will be published on Colorado VSS. A modification notice will be published on Colorado VSS in the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this solicitation.

It is the Respondent’s sole responsibility to check Colorado VSS on a regular basis, prior to the Quote submission deadline, as this is the primary means for communicating any clarifications or changes to solicitation content, timeline and/or requirements.

Sole Point of Contact The Department’s sole point of contact for this solicitation is:

Kim Taylor Kim.Taylor@state.oc.us with a cc to HCPF_RFPQuestions@state.co.us All official communication must be done through the Department’s point of contact unless otherwise notified in writing by the Department.

Schedule of Activities This Schedule of Activities is for information and planning purposes only. Schedules for Activities listed as “Estimated” may be subject to change depending on the needs of the State. All times are stated in Mountain Time (MT), as adjusted for daylight saving time.

The schedule of key activities for this solicitation is as follows:

Quotation Response Deadline: 08/21/2026 , 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time Quotation responses will be accepted only via e-mail to the Department’s sole point of contact (see Section 6.2) with a cc to HCPF_RFPQuestions@state.co.us.

The Department will not accept Quotation Responses submitted through the Colorado VSS website.

Vendor Selection Estimated the Week of: 08/24/2026.

PO Term Estimated: September, 28, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

NOTE: All dates after Quotation Response Deadline are estimates for informational purposes only. The Department reserves the right to revise the dates in this schedule.

RESPONDENT INQUIRIES

Respondents may submit written inquiries via email (please see Section 6.3 above) concerning this solicitation to obtain clarifications. The Department, in its sole discretion, may not accept inquiries received after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Send all inquiries to the Procurement Contact identified above. Inquiries should be clearly marked with the solicitation number and title. Where appropriate, inquiries should include references to any relevant Section/paragraph of the solicitation.

Responses to Respondent inquiries will be published on the Colorado VSS website collectively, as an amendment to the solicitation. Respondents shall not rely on any verbal statements that alter any specification or other term or condition of the solicitation. Such changes are valid only if provided in writing by the Procurement Contact.

Agreement Upon selection of a Respondent by the Department, a PO will be offered to the Respondent. In the event that Respondent’s forms (or parts of forms) are included in Respondent’s quotation response and included as attachments or exhibits to the PO, Respondent agrees that, where there are contradictions or inconsistencies, the terms of the PO shall always supersede, manage, and control those of any such attachment or exhibit.

General Considerations Disclaimer ON INFORMATION IN SOLICITATION All statistical and fiscal information contained within this solicitation and its appendices, and any amendments and modifications thereto reflect the best and most accurate information available to the Department at the time of solicitation preparation. No inaccuracies in such data shall constitute a basis for legal recovery of damages or protests, either real or punitive, except to the extent that any such inaccuracy was a result of the intentional misrepresentation by the Department.

SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB)

SDVOSB Respondents must submit documentation of certification issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration in their Quote. §24-103-905 C.R.S. sets a SDVOSB goal of at least 3% of all contracts by dollar value be awarded to SDVOSBs who must be incorporated or organized in Colorado or they must maintain a place of business or have an office in Colorado and must be officially registered and verified as a SDVOSB by the United States Small Business Administration.

RESPONDENT ASSISTANCE

Any Respondents needing support responding to solicitations may contact the Colorado Supplier Diversity Navigator in the Statewide Equity Office's Supplier Diversity program. Services provided include assistance with responding to solicitations, interpretation of solicitation documents, technical assistance referrals, availability of resources, construction assistance, and free business directory listings and verifications through the Colorado Supplier Diversity Directory. The office can be reached during normal business hours by calling 303-866-5765 or emailing DPA_SupplierDiversityHelp@state.co.us.

Solicitation Cancellation In accordance with §24-103-301, C.R.S., and the related Procurement Rules, the Department may cancel this solicitation, or any and all Quotes may be rejected in whole or in part, without penalty, at any time before a PO is executed, when it is in the best interest of the Department. The reason and documentation supporting the decision to cancel the solicitation or reject Quote(s) shall remain confidential for the lesser of six months or until a PO is awarded by the Department. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-05. If the solicitation is canceled after Quotes are received, the Quotes that have been opened shall be retained in the procurement record, or if unopened, they will be disposed of, or returned to the Respondent upon request at the Respondent’s expense.

Modifications or withdrawal of quotes A Respondent may modify or withdraw its Quote by written notice to the Department’s sole point of contact prior to the established Quotation Response Deadline. Withdrawal of a Respondent’s Quote following the Quotation Response Deadline and prior to award may be allowed, in the Department’s discretion. Withdrawal of a Respondent’s Quote after award is not allowed. Reference Procurement Rules R-24-103-201-08 and R-24-103-201-09.

Mistakes and Minor Informalities in RespondeNT Quotes In certain circumstances, a Respondent may correct a mistake(s) in its Quote and/or the Department may waive minor informalities. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-103-201-08.

Quotation Response and Pre-PO Costs The Department is not liable for any costs incurred by Respondents prior to issuance of a legally executed Purchase Order or other commitment voucher. No property interest of any nature shall occur until a Purchase Order is awarded and signed by all concerned parties.

RespondeNT Registration in Colorado The awarded Respondent, whether headquartered within or outside of Colorado, must be registered to conduct business in Colorado with the Colorado Secretary of State and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence prior to the execution of any PO resulting from this solicitation if any work will be performed within Colorado. Proof of such certification shall be provided upon request by the Department.

RespondeNT Identification The tax identification number provided on any forms related to this solicitation must be that of Respondent responding to this solicitation. Respondent must be a legal entity with the legal right to contract with the Department.

Taxes The State of Colorado, as purchaser, is exempt from all federal excise taxes under Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code (Registration No. 84-730123K) and from all state and local government use taxes (C.R.S. § 39-26-704). The Colorado State and Local Sales Tax Exemption Number is 98-01159-0000. Respondent is hereby notified that when materials are purchased in certain political sub-divisions (for example in the City of Denver) Respondent may be required to pay sales tax even though the ultimate product or service is provided to the State of Colorado. This sales tax will not be reimbursed by the State.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST/ETHICS

Respondent must disclose in its Quote any potential or actual conflict of interest in connection with a response to this solicitation. A conflict of interest may include, but is not limited to, access to any non-public information by Respondent regarding the solicitation or its subject matter.

Respondent acknowledges that even the appearance of a conflict of interest may be harmful to the State’s interests. Respondent shall disclose in its Quote whether there currently is, or potentially could be, the appearance of a conflict of interest regarding this solicitation, its staff, any proposed subcontractors or partners, or any related business with the State.

Requirements set forth in this Section are continuing requirements throughout the solicitation process and, for the awarded Respondent, the Purchase Order term, including any extensions. Reference §24-18-201, C.R.S., et seq. (Proscribed Acts Related to Contracts and Claims); §24-50-507, C.R.S.(Conflict of Interest); §18-8-301, C.R.S., et seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influence); §18-8-401, C.R.S., et seq. (Abuse of Public Office); §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992); §24-109-105, C.R.S .(Debarment and Suspension); and Procurement Rule R-24-101-107-01 (Ethics).

Debarment and Suspension By submitting a quotation response in response to this solicitation, the Respondent certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it, its principals and proposed Subcontractors:

Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions.

Have not within a three-year period preceding the quotation response been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or PO under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification; or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

Are not presently under investigation for, indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the previous bulleted item.

Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.

If Respondent is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, Respondent is to provide an explanation included as a separate attachment to the quotation response as an additional attachment to its quotation response. The inability of Respondent to provide the certification will not necessarily result in disqualification of Respondent. The explanation will be considered in connection with the Department’s determination whether to award a PO to a Respondent.

SubmiSSION Requirements General Requirements Quotation responses will be accepted only for the entire Statement of Work described within this solicitation.

Estimated costs/prices will not be accepted. Proposed costs/prices must be firm.

Failure of Respondent to comply with or meet all requirements or respond to all requests for information within this solicitation may result in Respondent’s quotation response being disqualified or determined not acceptable. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all quotation responses for non-compliance, to accept any portion of a quotation response or complete quotation responses if deemed in the best interest of the State, or take any other action permitted by this solicitation, the Procurement Code and Procurement Rules, policies issued by the State Controller, or any other authority. Such disqualification or determination may occur at any point following the Quotation Response Deadline.

It is Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that Respondent’s quotation response is complete in accordance with the direction provided within all solicitation documents. Failure of Respondent to provide any required information and/or failure to follow the response format set forth in this section, may result in the disqualification of Respondent’s quotation response.

Quotation responses should be succinct, self-explanatory, and well organized so that evaluators can understand how Respondent will fulfill the requirements of this solicitation. There is no page limit for quotation responses, However, the Department does not encourage excessive quotation responses. Quotation responses should be included as one or more attachments of commonly accessible file types.

Quotation responses must be sent via e-mail to the Point of Contact (see Section 6.2) with a cc to HCPF_RFPQuestions@state.co.us no later than the Quotation Response Deadline. The quotation response submission email should include the Subject line: “Quote submission from (Insert Respondent Name) for UHAA 2027-0063, Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Consulting.

Quotation responses received after the Quotation Response Submission Deadline may, at the sole discretion of the Department, be rejected without further consideration. The Department will not accept Quotation Responses submitted via the Colorado VSS website.

News Releases Respondents shall not issue news releases pertaining to this solicitation or intent to award prior to the execution of the PO or without prior written approval by the Department.

Quotation Response Requirements Quotation responses should contain all of the information stated in this section in the order listed.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Respondent shall provide an Executive Summary that includes the following information:

A summary about Respondent’s organization.

A statement that acknowledges Respondent’s willingness to comply with all requirements described in this solicitation, general requirements, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (see the following website for Purchase Order Terms and Conditions: https://www.colorado.gov/osc/purchase-order-terms-conditions, please see the identified “Current Version” of the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Business Associate Addendum (Appendix A), the PII Certification (Appendix B).

A statement in which Respondent acknowledges its acceptance that all content of the quotation response shall become contractual obligations of the PO.

Name, title, address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address for a key contact within Respondent’s organization regarding the quotation response.

The Respondent’s CORE VSS number.

W-9 Provide a completed and signed W-9 form attached to this solicitation as (Appendix B).

RESPONSE

Response Format Respondents shall present their quotation response in the format as follows:

Repeat complete text of each Response Item listed in this solicitation in bold text as QUOTATION RESPONSE.

Provide Respondent’s detailed and complete response to each QUOTATION RESPONSE item immediately following the bolded text of the Response Item.

The Response Item designated as Price Quote shall be submitted as a separate document so that it can be separated from the other Response Items and reviewed independently.

The quotation response shall comply with the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 USC § 794). Respondent may not have an opportunity to re-draft their quotation response and attachments to make them accessible to persons with vision impairments after the quotation response submission deadline and in the event that the Department has evaluator(s) serving on an Evaluation Committee requiring accessibility, the Department may disqualify a Respondent’s quotation response from evaluation.

The quotation response shall comply with all applicable provisions of §§ 24-85-101, C.R.S., et seq., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Governor’s Office of Information Technology pursuant to § 24-85-103(2.5), C.R.S., and all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology standards.

VOLUNTARY PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY TEMPLATE (VPAT)

If a deliverable identified in this solicitation is a digital application (i.e., software designed for use on electronic devices such as computers, phones, kiosks, tablets, etc.), Offeror must complete a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for each such deliverable to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and State Accessibility standards and submit each VPAT with Offeror’s response to this solicitation. A VPAT is only necessary for digital applications; digital documents (e.g., PDFs) are exempt, though digital documents still must comply with all accessibility requirements.

If the solicitation involves, in whole or in part, the development of a new digital application that does not yet exist, the VPAT for the new part(s) of the digital application is due to the Department upon Offeror’s delivery of the product to the Department, if Offeror is awarded a contract pursuant to this solicitation. In such event, Offeror will be expected to address any deficiencies in the VPAT as identified in Exhibit B (Draft Contract) and, if remediation will not be feasible, document the case of undue burden. The Department may request at any time accessible accommodation plans from Offeror, if Offeror is awarded a contract pursuant to this solicitation.

The Department may, in the Department’s discretion, determine that an Offeror is not a responsible Offeror if the Offeror returns a partially completed VPAT. For the Department’s reference, please explain why the Offeror determines that any part(s) of the VPAT does not apply, if applicable.

Performance Disclosure Respondent’s quotation response shall fully disclose any negative contract matters related to the Respondent, the Respondent’s principal, and/or the Respondent’s affiliates for contracts or potential contracts in the last seven years. Reference: 1 CCR 101-9:R-24-103-204-01; C.R.S. § 24-103-401; 1 CCR 101-9:R-24-103-401-01. If applicable, the Respondent shall include a separate attachment to the proposal as an Additional Attachment and disclose the following:

Any formal or informal investigative, formal or informal audit, or similar findings or charges of fraud, malfeasance, anti-trust violation, civil violation, criminal activity, or fine, including any matter resolved or otherwise agreed to by settlement.

Any formal or informal corrective action plan(s) or similar remediation communication even if termed differently, formal or informal notices to cure, termination of contract for breach, or formal or informal audit findings concerning deficiencies in a contract with a local, special district (however termed in any applicable jurisdiction), state, or federal government agency.

Detailed information on all lawsuits for issues pertaining to contract performance, contract payments, or other contract obligations under an agreement with a local, special district (however termed in any applicable jurisdiction), state, or federal agency and the outcome of the lawsuit or settlement.

Any notification from a local, special district (however termed in any applicable jurisdiction), state, or federal agency regarding the local’s, special district’s, state’s, or federal agency’s decision not to extend and/or renew a contract when the option to do so existed and was available for the local, special district, state, or federal agency.

Any information or notice received by any means regarding concerns related to the Respondent, the Respondent’s principal, and/or the Respondent’s affiliates’ contract performance.

The Department may examine any additional information outside of the proposal to determine the Respondent’s responsibility.

Certification of Independent Price Determination By submission of a quotation response each Respondent certifies:

The prices in this quotation response have been arrived at independently, without any consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge of the contents of the Quote, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Respondent or with any competitor;

Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this quotation response have not been knowingly disclosed by Respondent and will not knowingly be disclosed by Respondent prior to opening, directly or indirectly to any other Respondent or to any competitor; and No attempt has been made or will be made by Respondent to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a Quote for the purpose of restricting competition. Reference §6-4-101, C.R.S., et seq., (Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992) as amended.

For purposes of this section, “consultation, communication, agreement with, or knowledge” does not include knowledge of prices or terms gained through availability of established price lists or catalogues made available to the public by the competing Respondents.

If any statement in this section is not true for Respondent’s organization the quotation response will not be considered for award unless Respondent furnishes with the quotation response a signed statement which sets forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure and the Department’s Procurement Official or the Procurement Official’s designee, determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting competition.

CONFIDENTIAL / PROPRIETARY INFORMATION SUBMISSION

The State of Colorado is subject to the requirements of §24-72-200.1, C.R.S., et seq., Colorado Open Records Act.

A Respondent may submit, as a part of its Quote, a written request for classification of certain portions of the Quote as a trade secret or other confidential or proprietary information. Material for which Respondent is requesting confidentiality shall be readily identifiable and separated from other portions of the Quote to facilitate public inspection of the non-confidential portion of the Quote. Commingling of confidential and non-confidential information is not acceptable. Neither price information nor any information that will be included in a resulting PO will be considered confidential.

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