ITN no. DMS-2425-258 comprehensive surgical and medical bundled services and cancer care coordinatio

The State of Florida's Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of State Group Insurance, is seeking a single contractor through Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) No. DMS-24/25-258 to provide Comprehensive Surgical and Medical Bundled Services and Cancer Care Coordination. The procurement targets a four-year contract with up to four optional one-year renewals, commencing on January 1, 2026, for the State Group Insurance Program serving 388,313 members. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing a Bundled Services Program that allows members to access surgical and medical procedures with potential reward payments, establishing a network of high-quality healthcare providers, creating a member website, maintaining a customer service unit, and implementing cancer care coordination with one-on-one oncology nurse coordinator access. Evaluation criteria will assess vendors across ten comprehensive sections including business operations, service provision, quality of care, network management, data processing, supportive services, customer service, implementation, audits, and corporate information, with a total of 50 raw points and 125 weighted points. The critical response deadline is May 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public opening scheduled for 3:00 PM on the same day.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the ITN requires vendors to comply with various state statutory requirements, including using E-Verify for newly hired employees and attesting to non-discrimination practices. Vendors must certify compliance with sections 287.135, 287.133, and 448.095 of Florida Statutes, covering vendor eligibility, labor practices, and international business conduct. The estimated annual contract amount is $4,400,000.00, subject to legislative appropriation, with the contract covering comprehensive pricing and services for surgery and medical procedures. Respondents must demonstrate robust capabilities in healthcare service delivery, including developing evidence-based standards for provider selection, implementing data security protocols, and providing transparent reporting on program utilization and cost savings. The contract includes stringent requirements for data protection, with vendors mandated to maintain multiple insurance policies totaling at least $5 million per annual aggregate and potentially provide a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit not exceeding 20% of the annual contract amount.