Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program

The State of Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program, with the primary objective of gathering market research to inform an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The RFI, posted on January 31, 2024, seeks comprehensive information about non-emergency medical transportation services, focusing on health-related services, professional mass transportation services, and transportation planning and contracted services. Potential vendors are required to provide detailed company information and respond through the eMACS (electronic Montana Acquisition and Contracting System) platform. The RFI response deadline is March 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with April Pfeiffer serving as the primary contact (email: April.Pfeiffer@mt.gov, phone: 406-444-5329). Respondents should note that this RFI will not result in a direct contract but is designed to collect market intelligence about potential service capabilities and associated costs. Technical support for the eMACS platform is available through the Help Desk at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.

While the current documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the RFI is structured to gather broad market insights from potential service providers in the non-emergency medical transportation sector. The document does not reference incumbent vendors or provide specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, no specific award values or budget ranges are currently disclosed in the available materials. Interested vendors should carefully review the RFI Response Instructions document and prepare comprehensive responses that detail their service capabilities, operational approaches, and potential cost structures for non-emergency medical transportation services. The State of Montana appears to be seeking a thorough understanding of the market's capacity to support Medicaid's transportation needs before initiating the formal RFP process.