# RHTP – Independent Evaluation Services

Request for Quotes (RFQ) for independent evaluation services under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), focusing on monitoring compliance, data governance, and the efficacy of the RHTP initiative. Responses are solicited only from existing Florida Department of Management Services State Term Contract (STC) holders per Chapter 287, F.S.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (Florida)
- Posted: 2026-04-14
- Eligible applicants: Florida DMS STC contract holders
- How to apply: Responses must be submitted directly to AHCA; see procurement announcement for instructions.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Awarded to: The North Highland Company LLC ($3.0M)
- Official source: https://ahca.myflorida.com/procurements

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are existing Florida State Term Contract (STC) holders, as procured per Ch. 287 F.S.

## Requirements

Respondents must be State Term Contract (STC) holders as authorized by Chapter 287, Florida Statutes. Services must monitor compliance, data governance, and program efficacy as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

## Application package and source documents

- [FL - 2026 - RON DESANTIS GOVERNOR (4-14-26_RHTP_Procurement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/53b78c49-ae1c-42ad-b49c-36e4e57dbc72/file) (primary) — official: https://ahca.myflorida.com/content/download/28730/file/4-14-26_RHTP_Procurement.pdf
- [FL - 2025 - RHT Program Annual Report (FL RHTP Year 1 Annual Report (First-Tier Entities))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fcd4543d-1bfa-46fb-83b8-7338eb5a87d5/file) — official: https://ahca.myflorida.com/file/rhtp/08.26_Florida_Annual_Report.xlsx

More Florida RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/fl (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/fl.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rhtp-independent-evaluation-services--a395f4a4d9 — data as of 2026-10-20.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.