# Award Recommendation for RFP 26-86529: Centralized Billing Office and Cost Report

Following a competitive RFP process, Blue & Co., LLC is recommended for contract negotiations to administer Indiana’s Centralized Billing Office and Cost Report program. The award covers an initial 4-year term valued at $3,984,000 with two optional one-year extensions, potentially reaching $6,175,200 in total. A minimum of 3% of contract value will be subcontracted to GenTech Associates, an Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business. Proposals were reviewed for adherence to mandatory requirements, management assessment/quality, cost, and subcontractor commitments as detailed in the RFP. Blue & Co., LLC submitted the highest-scoring proposal following evaluation and BAFO rounds.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: AWARD
- Issued by: Indiana Department of Administration (Indiana)
- Posted: 2026-07-31
- Funding: $996,000 – $6.2M
- Eligible applicants: Business/Contractor (Blue & Co., LLC), IVOSB (subcontractor: GenTech Associates)
- How to apply: Closed; RFP responses submitted through State of Indiana procurement. See RFP documentation. Application Portal: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/recommendations/files/RFP%2026-86529%20Centralized%20Billing%20Office%20and%20Cost%20Report_20260731.zip
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/recommendations/files/RFP%2026-86529%20Centralized%20Billing%20Office%20and%20Cost%20Report_20260731.zip#zip-entry=RFP%2026-86529%20Final%20Award%20Letter.pdf&sha256=fffab4420aa2

## Eligibility

Awardee: Blue & Co., LLC (based on competitive evaluation of written proposals per RFP 26-86529). Required 3% IVOSB subcontract: GenTech Associates.

## Requirements

Adherence to mandatory requirements (as determined in responsiveness review) Business proposal (company financials, references, experience) Technical proposal (Centralized Billing Office, Cost Report approach, training/certifications) Cost proposal MBE/WBE/IVOSB commitment (including updated M/WBE/IVOSB forms post-BAFO) Buy Indiana commitment

## Application package and source documents

- [IN - 2026 - Recommendation of Selection for RFP 26-86529, Centralized Billing Office and Cost Report](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e4c3779f-0911-4b9c-be45-18cc971cbabd/file) (primary) — official: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/recommendations/files/RFP%2026-86529%20Centralized%20Billing%20Office%20and%20Cost%20Report_20260731.zip#zip-entry=RFP%2026-86529%20Final%20Award%20Letter.pdf&sha256=fffab4420aa2

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/award-recommendation-for-rfp-26-86529-centralized-billing-office-and-cost-report--f20f4af3b0 — data as of 2026-08-01.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.