Statewide Health Information Exchange / Health Data Utility (HIE/HDU) RFP 3120003410

Summary

The Mississippi State Department of Health is soliciting proposals for a qualified contractor to establish, develop, operate, and maintain a connected statewide Health Information Exchange that will serve as a foundation for a state-directed Health Data Utility. The procurement includes statewide bidirectional clinical data exchange, rural provider connectivity, public-health and payer data needs, and care-coordination infrastructure. The RFP states that MSDH is a pass-through entity of Mississippi RHTP funding. The contract will be funded through the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and is structured across five CMS-defined budget periods, with a total financial assistance award of $205,990,180.16 (99.96% CMS/HHS, 0.04% non-government sources). Contract terms include contingency on lawful funding and the right for MSDH to terminate or reduce services if funds are unavailable. The selected vendor must comply with all federal and state requirements, including employment verification, equal opportunity provisions, and adherence to interoperability standards as set forth by HHS, CMS, CDC, ONC, and related partners. Evaluation will be performed by a blinded panel using consensus scoring, considering price and non-cost categories, with provision for live demonstration requests.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are vendors offering solutions for statewide, interoperable health information exchange or health data utilities, meeting federally recognized standards. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including employment verification and equal opportunity requirements. Subcontracting is permitted if the prime vendor remains responsible to the State.

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