Emergency Supply Distribution Assessment Services

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has issued an Informal Request for Proposal (iRFP-25-06606) for Emergency Supply Distribution Assessment Services, targeting emergency preparedness capabilities in Puerto Rico. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to comprehensively assess current emergency supply systems and develop strategies for effective storage, maintenance, transportation, and deployment during operational disruptions. Specific objectives include evaluating IEHP's existing emergency food, water, and shelter supplies stored in a warehouse, with a focus on compliance with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) requirements. The evaluation process will allocate 65 points to scope and company scores, 30 points to pricing, and 5 points for local preference. Proposals are due on September 17, 2025, by 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a potential contract term not exceeding one year and an anticipated award date within 5-90 days after proposal evaluation. Bidders must submit extensive documentation including a Security Risk Assessment, Data Sharing Assessment, insurance certificates, business licenses, references, and detailed pricing narratives.

The iRFP appears to have a local preference component that provides a 5-point advantage to businesses with fixed offices in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement requires comprehensive vendor qualifications, including robust security documentation such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Professional Service Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and security certifications like HITRUST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. Vendors must demonstrate cyber liability insurance coverage ranging from 3-10 million dollars and provide detailed security documentation including penetration test results, SOC 2 Type II audit reports, and network diagrams. Though a specific award value is not disclosed, the contract serves an organization with over 1.5 million members, including 1,439,893 Medi-Cal members, suggesting potential significant operational and financial scope. The procurement targets vendors capable of providing comprehensive emergency preparedness services while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.