RFP Consulting Services Cardiologist (26-27047)

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), Healthcare Analytics Branch, is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-27047 for a consulting cardiologist to support the California Cardiovascular Outcomes Reporting Program (CCORP), with responses due November 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. The Small Business Bid Preference and the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive apply, and the DVBE Program requirement has been waived while the incentive remains available.

The consultant will interpret Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database and CCORP data element definitions, assess operative reports and medical records, and provide clinical perspective for statistical modeling. The work supports annual risk-adjusted outcomes reports covering approximately 124 California hospitals that perform CABG surgery. The consultant will also assist staff with questions from auditors and other cardiologists, attend up to two Clinical Advisory Panel meetings annually, and provide annual training to independent audit teams. Most consultation occurs during twice-yearly data submission periods around September 28 and March 31.

Minimum qualifications include a current California medical license in good standing, board certification in Cardiology or related specialties, at least three years of experience reviewing medical records, and at least two years of experience interpreting data elements for the STS National Database or similar registries. Two years of experience interpreting cardiac medical terms for data managers is desired. Proposals must include thirteen required attachments, including proof of board certification, a curriculum vitae, a cost worksheet, and insurance documentation. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance of at least $500,000, and Professional Liability insurance of at least $1 million per claim.

The contract term runs December 18, 2026 through December 17, 2029, with estimated consultation of 80 hours in fiscal year 2026-27, 60 hours in 2027-28, and 60 hours in 2028-29. Pricing is based on the cost worksheet submitted with proposals. Evaluation assigns 50 points to Credentials and Experience Assessment and 50 points to Cost Assessment, and award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. HCAI expects to issue a Notice of Intent to Award on December 11, 2026.