Procurement Assistance Support

The State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) is seeking a vendor to provide Procurement Assistance Support services. The contractor will assist with the development and drafting of an upcoming Managed Care Organization (MCO) Request for Proposals (RFP), including facilitation of stakeholder workshops, feedback sessions, and technical assistance on topics such as behavioral health solutions. The scope of work is focused on the MCO RFP development and implementation process, with the contractor expected to work through the implementation and go-live of the new MCO contracts, which are anticipated to include 3-4 MCO vendors for urban areas and a minimum of 2 vendors for rural/frontier Nevada, with a target start date of January 1, 2026. The DHCFP has set a not-to-exceed budget of $3,897,857 for this two-year contract with an optional two-year renewal. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's experience, expertise of key personnel, demonstrated competence in managed care procurement, conformance with the RFP terms, and cost.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no mention of any set-asides or incumbent providers. The pricing information indicates the State will consider a 2% inflation rate for optional years, and any pricing above that may result in the entire proposal being rejected. The funding requirements and sources for this contract are not explicitly stated in the provided materials.