Health Care Purchasing, Procurement & Market Analysis Services

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, through the Nevada Health Authority, is seeking qualified consultants and consulting firms for health care purchasing, procurement, and market analysis services. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to establish a pool of up to three contract vendors to provide expert services in two primary project categories: (1) Expert Procurement & Purchasing Services for Health Care Coverage Programs and (2) Expert Actuarial & Economic Modeling Services. The solicitation covers services for Medicaid, Public Employee Benefits Program, and the Exchange Marketplace, with vendors able to specialize in specific markets. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, assessing demonstrated competency, relevant experience, team capacity, and actuarial qualifications. Vendors must comply with Society of Actuaries standards, demonstrate expertise in health care market reforms and economic modeling, and provide comprehensive consulting capabilities. The RFQ was released on 10/17/2025, with proposals due by 11/19/2025 at 2:00 PM PST, and an anticipated four-year contract term starting in January 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet rigorous insurance requirements, including maintaining Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, and Professional Liability coverage. Insurers must be licensed in Nevada with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-VII. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract will be structured on an "as-needed" basis with no guaranteed utilization. Each awarded vendor will have a maximum dollar value contract, with compensation established by the Department and invoices typically paid within 30-45 days of receipt. Vendors must provide detailed cost schedules including hourly rates for consulting policy experts, actuaries, economists, and team members, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation. The contract will require compliance with HIPAA regulations, business continuity protocols, and strict data protection standards.