UCHC5-216625251_Oct_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This solicitation document is issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) requesting proposals for low dollar value accounts receivable recovery services. UConn Health seeks qualified vendors to collect on low dollar insurance accounts receivable. The solicitation is open to all vendors without restrictions. Proposals are due September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with the vendor question and answer period having closed on September 1, 2026. Submissions should be sent by email to Trish Berry at pberry@uchc.edu or by telephone at 860-679-2217. Evaluation criteria include organizational capability and structure, references, staffing plan, scope of work understanding, cost competitiveness, and contract language acceptance. UConn Health reserves the right to award contracts to multiple proposers if deemed in its best interest and may conduct clarifications, meetings, demonstrations, or make awards without further negotiation.

Proposers must submit detailed responses addressing all evaluation criteria along with required compliance documentation including CHRO Contract Compliance forms, SEEC Form 10 compliance certifications, OPM Form 1 campaign contribution certifications, W-9 forms, and debarment certifications. Quoted prices must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal due date and must exclude excise, transportation, and sales taxes, as the State of Connecticut is exempt from these taxes. The selected proposer must accept UConn Health's standard contract terms and conditions, including HIPAA compliance and specified insurance and indemnification provisions. Proposers must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a regarding non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity, as well as executive orders on workplace violence prevention and environmentally responsible cleaning products. No work may commence prior to execution of a purchase order or contract, and all proposals become the sole property of UConn Health and will not be returned.