Idaho Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Project

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking a contractor for the Idaho Critical Access Hospital Quality Improvement Project through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The project aims to provide assessment, analysis, technical assistance, and support to improve Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) measures for Idaho's 27 Critical Access Hospitals. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing statewide needs assessments, implementing two quality improvement cohort projects annually, and providing progress reporting and data analysis. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's business information, organizational and staffing capabilities, and approach to the scope of work. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with the potential for up to five years of extensions through mutual agreement. The RFP was posted on July 23, 2024, with proposals due by September 4, 2024, and the project will be conducted within Ada County, Idaho.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The project is funded through the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant, with a total available funding amount of $738,400 for the first year. Offerors must comply with various state and federal requirements, including those related to confidentiality, insurance, and faith-based organizations. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the documentation. The RFP requires vendors to have expertise in healthcare quality improvement, particularly in the context of Critical Access Hospitals, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple healthcare providers across Idaho. Potential contractors should have experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, conducting needs assessments, and providing technical assistance to healthcare organizations.