CBO33127 FHCQ Sole Source Contract

The Washington State Department of Health is executing a sole-source contract with the Foundation for Health Care Quality (FHCQ) for governance development and operationalization of the Transformational Repository & Analytics eXchange (TRAX), a public-private shared clinical data resource, with a capability statement due September 23, 2026 (ten working days from posting). This is a sole-source procurement with no competitive bidding.

FHCQ will establish and maintain formal governance structures, including convening stakeholders, formalizing Memorandums of Understanding with an Executive Governance Team, documenting data-use terms and conditions, and providing quarterly progress updates to DOH leadership and the Washington Healthcare Forum Board. The scope encompasses policy development and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a total value of $45,000. Monthly progress reports are valued at $5,000 per month from October 2026 through June 2027. DOH may extend the contract for three additional one-year increments subject to funding availability. Funds are allocated from sources other than federal or state appropriations.

FHCQ was selected as sole source based on demonstrated expertise in healthcare governance, established relationships with Washington healthcare stakeholders, and existing infrastructure enabling immediate governance launch without onboarding delays. The justification cites FHCQ's proven track record leading statewide initiatives including the Bree Collaborative, Care Outcomes Assessment Programs (COAP), and the Washington Patient Safety Coalition (WPSC).

Capability statements must be submitted to Peter Coates at Bids@doh.wa.gov by September 23, 2026. The contract is subject to standard DOH terms including confidentiality, data security, insurance requirements, and compliance with applicable regulations.