Workforce & Purpose Alignment Initiative

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is requesting bids from invited suppliers for workforce and purpose alignment initiative services under IFB DHSS 0000000045SL, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. This is a restricted solicitation open to invited suppliers only, and registration in MissouriBUY (Powered by MOVERS) is mandatory for contract consideration.

The contractor will serve as a qualified health economist to facilitate alignment of departmental programs, services, and resources for maximum health impact. Key deliverables include identification of organizational goals with metrics and health outcomes within six months of award; a comprehensive analysis of the Department's programs, services, and spending patterns by November 30, 2027; and recommendations for alignment including a Department-wide economic framework, all due by November 30, 2027. The contractor must possess at least ten years of experience in health economics and health systems transformation consultation, with at least two years of experience with a Missouri human services state government agency, and must include personnel with a terminal degree in Economics (PhD).

The contract structure is a Blanket Purchase Agreement with an original period through November 30, 2027 and two optional renewal periods of one year each, contingent on mutual agreement. The contractor must maintain indirect costs at or below the federally negotiated rate or 15 percent of modified total direct costs and submit monthly itemized invoices with payment due within 30 calendar days of receipt. The contract is funded through CDC grant OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems, and the contractor must comply with all applicable federal requirements.

Evaluation assigns 60 points to pricing and 140 points to technical bid evaluation, for a total of 200 points, plus 15 bonus points for Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop preference and 3 bonus points for Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preference. Questions should be directed to buyer Janett Walker at janett.walker@health.mo.gov.