AscendRuralInnovationChallengeRuralCareServices-SW

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, is requesting proposals for AscendRural Innovation Challenge: Bridging Distance to Rural Care & Services (RFP #100626) with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. This is a cooperative purchasing vehicle solicitation; awards will result in a master contract available to Sourcewell's Participating Entities—thousands of governmental, higher education, K–12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and public agencies throughout the United States and Canada.

The solicitation seeks proposals to develop a contracting solution addressing rural healthcare service delivery and access barriers. The exact scope of services, deliverables, required qualifications, and performance specifications are contained in the full solicitation documents accessible only through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov. Vendors must create a free account to view bidder lists and download materials; bid documents are not available through Washington's WEBS system.

The solicitation is advertised in Washington State pursuant to RCW 39.34, which authorizes Washington State and other participating entities to execute future purchasing agreements under any resulting master contract. Questions must be submitted through the Question-and-Answer feature on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Procurement inquiries may be directed to Paul Dotson at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. All solicitation documents and amendments are posted on the Sourcewell portal only.