Integrated Health Initiative

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking proposals through RFP 7065 for an Integrated Health Initiative to develop a comprehensive healthcare systems approach. The procurement targets a primary healthcare partner to implement a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) system that will replace legacy systems and support multiple university healthcare functions, including Student Health Services, Athletic Medicine, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Research Foundation. The selected contractor must provide a fully integrated platform supporting appointment scheduling, billing, collections, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, referral, and clinical documentation capabilities. Proposal submissions are due October 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PST via PlanetBids, with a question submission deadline of October 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (10 points), scope of work functional and technical approach (15 points), service delivery (15 points), Mission Valley Innovation District presence (10 points), and pro forma price proposal (50 points). The university anticipates contractor selection by December 2025, with an initial three-year contract term and two potential two-year renewal options.

The RFP offers optional incentive points for small business preference (5 points), disabled veteran business enterprise participation (5 points), and value-added options (10 points). Contractors must demonstrate at least ten years of experience in EHR software development, installation, maintenance, and clinical management, with a proven EHR solution successfully implemented for at least two years in an outpatient physician practice organization serving similar student populations. The selected vendor will be expected to develop an implementation model where the EHR is financially self-supporting through referral management and revenue cycle management, potentially establishing a physical presence at SDSU Mission Valley through a ground or sublease arrangement. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates pricing must remain valid for 90 days, with annual escalation requests limited to the Consumer Price Index and not exceeding 3 percent. Additionally, the contractor shall provide specimen collection and laboratory testing for the Research Foundation and develop internship and clinical practicum opportunities for SDSU students across clinical and non-clinical academic programs.