Health Care Innovation Loan Program Financial Administrator

The State of Florida, Department of Health (DOH), Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management is requesting information from qualified financial administrators or third-party fiscal administrators to assist with the implementation of the Health Care Innovation Council's Revolving Loan Program. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather information on the key steps and processes required to administer the loan program, including estimated costs, budget planning, application review and due diligence, and the overall scope of work. The DOH is seeking expertise from vendors with previous experience in managing similar loan programs and is aiming to establish a streamlined application process, effective customer service, and cost-efficient budgetary planning. Respondents are required to provide information on their qualifications and proposed approaches, and the DOH will use this data to determine the feasibility of issuing a competitive solicitation for these services. The RFI was posted on April 30, 2024, with a due date of May 23, 2024, and an addendum with responses to questions was provided on May 15, 2024.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the DOH indicates that it is seeking vendors with previous experience in managing similar loan programs. There are no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI also does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges, as the DOH is gathering information to determine the feasibility of issuing a competitive solicitation for these services.