Procurement and Grant Opportunities: Request for Applications / Bid / Proposal / Information
(RFA / RFB / RFP / RFI)
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Division of Health Care Access and
Accountability (DHCAA, formerly DHCF)
Pharmacy Benefit Management of Medicaid,
BadgerCare Plus, and SeniorCare Prescription Drugs
The
Department of Health and Family Services has issued a Request for
Information (RFI) as a means to solicit innovative ideas to achieve
pharmacy benefit savings in programs administered by the Department’s
Division of Health Care Access and Accountability (formerly the Division
of Health Care Financing). Programs
may include BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, and SeniorCare.
This is
neither a Request for Bid (RFB) nor a Request for Proposal (RFP).
No purchases will be made on the basis of responses to this Request
for Information (RFI) and no contracts will be issued.
Information received from release of this RFI, however, may result
in the issuance of an RFB or RFP at a later date.
RFI
1631 DHCAA-JS (PDF,
88KB)
On April 7, 2008, a document describing
instructions for participating in an upcoming Responder Conference Call was released. A
link to that document (Amendment I to RFI 1631 DHCAA-JS) is provided below.
Responders must review this amendment along with the original
posting of the RFI.
Amendment
I to RFI 1631 DHCAA-JS
(PDF,
7KB)
On April 22, 2008, a document listing
various clarification questions and responses to those questions was
released. A link to that Q&A document (Q&A for RFI 1631
DHCAA-JS) is provided below. Responders must review these Q&A
materials along with the original posting of the RFI as subsequently
amended.
RFI
1631 DHCAA-JS Q&A (PDF, 25KB)
On April 24, 2008, a document listing
additional clarification questions and responses to those questions was
released. A link to that Q&A document (RFI 1631 DHCAA-JS Q&A
V.2) is provided below. Responders must review these additional Q&A
materials along with the original posting of the RFI as subsequently
amended.
RFI
1631 DHCAA-JS Q&A V.2 (PDF, 12KB)
Health Care Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for
the Wisconsin Medicaid Program
On November 30, 2007, the
Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care
Financing (DHCF), issued a Request for Bids (RFB) to contract with a
qualified Vendor to serve as the External Quality Review Organization (EQRO).
The EQRO provides health care reviews relative to quality of care
provided to persons covered under the Wisconsin Medicaid program. The selected Vendor must be a peer review organization designated
by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Details and requirements are found in the documents referenced
below.
RFB
#1603-DHCF-EG (MS Word Document)
On January 11, 2008, a document incorporating a series of amendments
to this RFB was released. A
link to that document (Amendment 1 to Request for Bids) is provided below.
Bidders must review these amendments along with the original
posting of the RFB and respond as appropriate.
In addition, Vendors should note that a printed and signed copy of
the Amendment 1 must accompany the Bid submitted for consideration.
Amendment 1 to Request for Bids (MS Word Document)
Amendment 1 to Request
for Bids (PDF Document)
Bidder's
Questions and Answers (Written Questions and Bidder's Conference
Qeustions) (PDF Document)
Please
note that the deadline for submission of bids remains as originally
posted: 2:00 PM CST, Wednesday, February 27, 2008
For more information contact:
Elizabeth Garland
HFS-DIV ENTERPRISE SERVICES
1 W Wilson St.
Madison WI 53702
E-mail Address: garlaes@dhfs.state.wi.us
Fax Number: (608) 261-8389
BadgerCare
Plus Healthy Living Individual Incentive Pilots
This Request for Applications (RFA) invites proposals from health maintenance
organizations currently under contract with the Department of Health and
Family Services to design and manage individual incentive programs for
BadgerCare Plus members. These demonstration pilots are designed to test the effectiveness of using
individual incentives to encourage individuals to adopt healthier
behaviors which lead to better health outcomes.
The Office of Policy Initiatives and Budget and the Division of Health Care
Financing will use the results from this process to award grants for the
period from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010.
RFA
#G1610DHFC-LS
Plans to Design and Manage Individual Incentive Programs for BadgerCare
Plus Members
(PDF 367 KB)
Cover
Page, Application Summary, Budget Forms, and Work Plan
(Included in the RFA)
Conference
Call: A
conference to answer questions about the RFA is scheduled for December
17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The call can be accessed by calling 1-800-462-1257 or
608-265-1000 and entering the pass code 0560.
Questions and Responses resulting
from the December 17, 2007 conference call are at: RFA #G1610DHFC—LS
12/17/07 Conference Call Q & A (PDF 75KB)
Deadline: Applications
must be received by 3:00 p.m. CST on January 18, 2008.
For more information, contact Linda McCart at 608-266-9296.
Business Services and
Systems (incorporating the current CARES System)
The
Department of Health and Family Services and the Department of Workforce
Development are currently preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled Business Services
and Systems. This RFP will include, but is not limited to, maintenance and
enhancement of the state’s benefit eligibility determination system
known as CARES (Client Assistance for Re-employment and Economic Support),
related
automated business systems, and other business services.
Planned release date for this RFP is tentatively set for June, 2008.
To
receive notification of postings regarding this procurement, potential
vendors are encouraged to register on the state’s VendorNet system at http://vendornet.state.wi.us.
Division of Public Health (DPH)
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for An Emergency Medical Services
Licensing System - RFI # 01 08 DPH-JSS
The purpose of this document is to solicit information from vendors on
available software for an Emergency Medical Services licensing system for
the Department of Health and Family Services’ (DHFS) Division of Public
Health (DPH). DHFS is seeking information about the hardware and software
required, the performance capabilities, the range of costs associated with
a system, and the functional capabilities of systems that encompass a
secure Web-based communications system for use by DPH, Wisconsin emergency
medical technicians and Wisconsin emergency medical services.
This is not a request for bid.
No purchases will be made based on responses to this Request for
Information (RFI).
The State of Wisconsin, as represented by its DHFS, intends to use the
results of this process to finalize specifications for a new EMT licensing
system. The results of this information gathering process may also be used
by the State to create and issue a Request for Bid or Request for Proposal
that may result in the issuance of State contract(s).
RFI # 01 08 DPH-JSS (PDF,
510 KB)
Are faxed bids acceptable? No
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February
21, 2008, 00:00:00 CST.
For more information contact:
Jacqueline Sommers Smith
HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES, DEPT OF
1 W Wilson St Rm 750
Madison WI 53702
To
receive notification of postings regarding this procurement, potential
vendors are encouraged to register on the state’s VendorNet system at http://vendornet.state.wi.us.
Statewide Vital Records Information System - RFP # 1580 DPH-EG
The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with
information enabling them to prepare and submit a proposal for
configurable off-the-shelf software for an automated Statewide Vital
Records Information System for the Wisconsin Department of Health and
Family Services (DHFS). The Department's Division of Public Health seeks
to procure and implement a system for use at the State Vital Records
Office and Local Vital Records Offices and their partners throughout
Wisconsin. Partners include private entities and governmental agencies
that prepare, file, or amend vital records or, in other ways, interface
with the Wisconsin Vital Records System. The System must assure timely
responsiveness, security, and confidentiality of information for all
users.
The State of Wisconsin, as represented by its DHFS, intends to use the
results of this process to award a fixed price contract to purchase an
automated Statewide Vital Records Information System. The State also
intends to use the results to contract to provide implementation,
consultation services, data conversion, installation, interface
development, roll-out, training, and maintenance/support services. The
State reserves the right to determine the most effective division of the
project with options to choose a single vendor or subdividing the project
(e.g., system, implementation/roll-out training), potentially involving
more than one vendor. A vendor may not respond to only select portions of
this RFP. The State may, at its discretion, decide not to award a
contract.
RFP Documents:
1. Amendment 1
(PDF,
17 KB)
2. Appendix A: Data for
Conversion (PDF, 1650 KB)
3. Appendix B: Standard Reports
(PDF, 49 KB)
4. Appendix
C: System Interfaces and Imports/Exports (PDF,
109 KB)
5. Appendix
D: Architecture Security Technical Standards List (PDF,
34 KB)
6. Designation of Confidential
and Proprietary Information (Word, 14 KB)
7. Request for Proposal Document
(PDF,
712 KB)
8. Standard Terms and Conditions
(DOA-3054) (Word, 5 KB)
9. Supplemental Standard Terms and
Conditions (DOA-3681) (Word, 47 KB)
10. Vendor Agreement Cooperative Purchasing
(DOA-3333) (Word, 27 KB)
11. Vendor Cost Worksheet, Version 2
(Excel, 224 KB)
12. Vendor Information (DOA-3477) (Word,
15 KB)
13. Vendor IT/Business Response
Sheet (Word, 1672 KB)
14. Vendor Reference Form
(Word, 25 KB)
15.
Vendor Questions and Answers (PDF, 67 KB)
16. Vendor
Questions and Answers, Part 2
(PDF, 20 KB)
17. Vendor Questions and
Answers, Part 3 (PDF, 69 KB )
20. Vendor Questions and Answers, Part
4 (PDF, 36 KB)
18. Amendment 2 (PDF, 77 KB)
19. Amendment 3 (PDF,
86 KB)
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February
25, 2008, 2:00 PM CST.
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Garland, Purchasing Director
HFS-DIV ENTERPRISE SERVICES
1 W Wilson St, Room 750
Madison WI 53703
To
receive notification of postings regarding this procurement, potential
vendors are encouraged to register on the state’s VendorNet system at
http://vendornet.state.wi.us.
Division of Long Term Care
Pathways to Independence Regional Grants
The Pathways to Independence project within the Wisconsin Department of
Health and Family Services, Division of Long Term Care is offering grant
funds up to $440,000 statewide to decrease barriers to and increase
opportunities for person-centered, integrated employment in order to
support people with disabilities in achieving their desired employment
outcomes.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM CT, May 30, 2008.
For further information regarding this RFP contact Samantha Ninnemann
at (608) 266-5209 or ninnesl@dhfs.state.wi.us.
Pathways to Independence Regional Grants (RFP) (PDF, 161KB)
Questions/Answers document regarding
RFP#G1636DLTC-LS Pathways to Independence Regional Grants (PDF, 161KB)
Wisconsin Self Directed Supports Waiver Program
On February 20, 2008 the Division of Long Term Care, Bureau of Long
Term Support announced the release of two RFP's that will assist the State
to create an alternative choice for consumers of publicly funded long term
care supports and services as the state implements long term care reform.
The RFP's are for the services of an Independent Consultant Agency (ICA)
and also for a Financial Services Agency (FSA). The state intends to
contract with a successful respondent to begin operation of these services
not later than July 1, 2008.
Deadlines are the same for both RFP's:
Questions must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 PM CST
Wednesday, February 27, 2008.
Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM CST Friday, April 4,
2008.
For further information regarding this RFP email Bernadette Connolly at
ConnoBM@dhfs.state.wi.us
Self
Directed Supports Waiver Program Independent Consultant Agency (ICA)
(RFP) (PDF,
374 KB)
SDS ICA RFP
Amendments (PDF, 28 KB)
SDS ICA RFP Q&A
(PDF, 84 KB)
Self Directed
Supports Waiver Program Financial Services Agency (FSA) (RFP) (PDF,
381 KB)
SDS FSA RFP Amendments
(PDF, 24 KB)
SDS FSA RFP
Q&A (PDF, 40 KB)
Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Solicitation of Proposals for Coordinated Services Team (CST)
Initiative
You are invited to submit a proposal to the Wisconsin Department of
Health and Family Services (DHFS) for a Coordinated Services Team (CST)
Initiative. Funds are being provided to promote a system change
emphasizing family-focused, strength-based services to families with
children involved in mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare
services.
Coordinated Services Team Initiative
RFP # G1608-DMHSAS-LS Request For Proposal (RFP) (PDF,
155 KB)
The Request for Proposal (RFP) contains information regarding technical
specifications and response requirements. Detailed program planning,
design, monitoring, reporting and evaluation procedures will be required.
Requirements in this RFP will be used to rank and select new CST counties
and tribes that will be funded as money becomes available. There will be
$39,000 available as of July 1, 2008 and $53,500 on October 1, 2008, with
additional funds anticipated in the following years to fund eight more
sites in 2009, four sites in 2010, and two sites in 2011.
Deadline: Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. C.S.T.
March 6, 2008
For further information regarding this RFP, e-mail George Hulick at hulicgh@dhfs.state.wi.us
or call (608) 266-0907.
Division of Quality Assurance
Informal Dispute Resolution Services
The purpose of this document is to provide interested
parties with information to enable them to prepare and submit a bid to the
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Quality
Assurance (DQA). Bids are for providing federally mandated and state
Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) reviews and recommendations of nursing
homes and facilities for the developmentally disabled (FDD) cited
deficiencies. The Wisconsin state agency does not conduct its own
IDR. The contractor will be responsible for all IDR requests
received in the state.
The State as represented by the Department of Health and
Family Services intends to use the results of this solicitation to award a
contract for IDR reviews and recommendations as defined by the U.S.
Department of Health and Family Services.
RFB #: 1605-DQA-SM (PDF,
239 KB)
Attachment I (PDF, 33 KB)
Attachment II (PDF, 39 KB)
Notification of Intent to Award:
This is notification that DHFS intends to award a contract to MPRO.
This notice serves only as the intent to award a contract and until a
contract is mutually agreed upon and signed by both parties no
expenditures under this bid may be incurred. MPRO will be contacted
by the Division of Quality Assurance regarding contract negotiation.
Deadline: Applications must be received before January 11,
2008, 2:00 PM CST
Any questions concerning this RFB must be submitted in
writing on or before December 10, 2007 to mckersl@dhfs.state.wi.us.
Last Revised:
May 12, 2008
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