S&P/IHS - P&P Health Care Cost Review

Alabama Medicaid Agency is requesting a subscription renewal for S&P/IHS P&P Health Care Cost Review for service dates October 2026 through September 2027, with responses due September 25, 2026. This is a Quick Quote solicitation through Alabama Buys.

Responses must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys platform prior to the September 25 deadline. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama and comply with E-Verify requirements if employing workers within the state. By submitting a quote, suppliers certify receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, agreement to furnish services at quoted prices, compliance with all terms and conditions, and confirmation that they have not engaged in collusion or been barred from bidding.

The contract term may extend up to five years from the effective date with annual renewal options available by written agreement, provided total contract cost does not exceed $25,000 including all renewals. Pricing is subject to cost realism and reasonableness analysis at the Chief Procurement Officer's discretion. Price escalation requests are capped at 5 percent of annual contract costs and require supporting documentation. The state is exempt from sales tax and will not accept additional charges for electronic payment methods including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery. Suppliers must maintain Alabama sales tax registration and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act regarding employment of authorized workers. All supplier inquiries must be submitted online through the Supplier Portal to maintain a record of communications.