Kentucky Analytics Platform Solution (KAPS)

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is seeking a comprehensive Kentucky Analytics Platform Solution (KAPS) through RFP 758 2500000171, a sophisticated technology procurement targeting advanced data analytics capabilities across multiple state health and human service domains. The procurement is specifically aimed at Elliott County and involves developing an enterprise-level analytics platform supporting real-time and near real-time reporting, visualizations, trending, and predictive analytics. Key deliverables include a cloud-based solution capable of secure data exchanges, multiple data source refreshes, permanent and transient data stores, and comprehensive reporting across health and social service programs. Vendors must develop a Quality Assurance Management Plan, adhere to strict security protocols compliant with HIPAA, NIST, and federal regulations, and provide training materials meeting ADA and Section 508 standards. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capabilities in handling structured and unstructured healthcare data, supporting multi-lingual interfaces, and integrating with existing Kentucky systems like the Kentucky Online Gateway. The RFP was posted on March 14, 2025, with proposals due by June 13, 2025, and anticipates a 12-month implementation timeline with potential contract extensions.

The procurement appears open to various organizations, with specific affidavit requirements ensuring compliance with Kentucky's resident bidder and qualified bidder status regulations. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability, compliance with campaign finance laws, and maintain appropriate business registrations in Kentucky. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly highlighted, the RFP includes provisions for nonprofit corporations and organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. The proposed solution must integrate with existing Kentucky systems like the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment System (IEES), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), and Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE). Though precise budget details are not directly stated, the comprehensive cost proposal form suggests a multi-phase implementation with potential eight-year contract duration, including implementation, operations, maintenance, and optional extension periods. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet extensive technical requirements, security standards, and performance metrics, with potential financial penalties for non-compliance ranging from $500 to $30,000 per occurrence.