Population Health Data Analytics Services for DPHHS MPATH

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) DPHHS-RFP-2018-0126T for Population Health Data Analytics Services for the MPATH program. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive multi-dimensional data analytics services across computing analysis, design, programming, maintenance, and project management domains. Specific deliverables include computing service solutions for Montana Healthcare Programs, with vendors required to submit detailed responses encompassing company contact information, service scope descriptions, professional qualifications, and comprehensive cost proposals. The RFP was released on August 30, 2017, with a firm proposal submission deadline of October 25, 2017, at 2:00 PM MST. Proposals will be processed through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS) and will be evaluated based on the comprehensiveness of the submitted materials. Vendors are expected to provide a lump sum service line item and will have opportunities to review and potentially request modifications to draft contract terms. The state reserves the right to negotiate non-material contract exceptions with the highest-scoring proposer during the contract negotiation phase.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the RFP appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of delivering sophisticated data analytics services. The procurement focuses on technical capability and comprehensive service delivery rather than restricting participation based on enterprise type. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the documentation. The RFP suggests the state is seeking to establish a new contract for population health data analytics services, potentially replacing or expanding existing technological infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the complexity of the required services—spanning multiple computing service categories and involving intricate data analysis for healthcare programs—indicates a potentially significant contract value. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate advanced technical capabilities, extensive experience in healthcare data analytics, and the ability to provide comprehensive, multi-dimensional analytical solutions for Montana's healthcare system.