RFP 5333

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 5333 seeking a contractor to provide advanced technical modeling, analytics, and actuarial services focused on global budget models and value-based payment strategies in healthcare. The primary objective is to develop and analyze innovative payment models that explore feasibility, cost, implementation considerations, and potential approaches for advanced payment structures between state agencies, healthcare purchasers, payers, and providers. Key deliverables will include comprehensive technical modeling, in-depth healthcare financing analysis, and policy recommendations that specifically advance health equity. The procurement requires proposers to demonstrate significant experience in healthcare financing, value-based payment methodologies, and health care cost analysis. Minimum qualifications include specific expertise among key personnel in these domains. The initial contract term is anticipated to be two years, with potential renewals extending up to a cumulative maximum of five years. Proposals are due on February 4, 2022, with an expected contract period commencing in March 2022 and potentially running through August 2023.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract has an initial not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the Global Budget Pilot work order, with potential for additional work orders to be determined post-award. Currently, OHA indicates there are no incumbent vendors providing similar services, suggesting this is a new procurement approach. The state will utilize a universal pricing template (Attachment E) for vendors to detail their proposed costs, including potential expenses for supplies, equipment, and travel. Proposers are required to submit a fixed fully loaded hourly rate covering the initial two-year contract period, though OHA has not provided a specific methodology for potential rate increases in subsequent years. The procurement will be conducted through the OregonBuys system, with price proposals to be submitted via email, indicating some flexibility in the submission process.