Friday, August 11, 2023
Procurement #:
RFP 2334-830
Solicitation Type:
RFP
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RFP Title
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Economic Rates Study |
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Purpose
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The purpose of this contract is to conduct a rates study for WA Cares Fund services and provide expert consultation on rate setting efforts by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The Contractor will review and analyze existing payment rates for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) provider types in the public and private sectors and make recommendations to DSHS on viable rate ranges for WA Cares, including an analysis of impacts on the provider network. There are 19 approved services for WA Cares Fund split into 4 service groups or phases. The Contractor will complete and provide a report to summarize their analysis in each service group (1-4) and a final report including a methodology for future rate changes. The Contractor will provide needed expertise, guidance, and consultation to support WA Cares Fund staff, stakeholder groups and LTSS Trust Commission in areas associated with this Contract and attend ongoing meetings with these groups as needed.
DSHS will provide data from the Medicaid LTSS experience ex: utilization of services and rates paid out to Medicaid clients in LTSS. The Contractor will need to seek data in the provider sector to complete the study. The Contractor will present options and seek feedback from stakeholder groups and provide consultation and advice to the LTSS Trust Commission. The Contractor will provide a final report outlining the methodology used to complete this study and insight on completing future rate analysis. |
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Contact Names
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Lauren Bragazzi and Cindy Carroll |
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Contact Emails
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lauren.bragazzi@dshs.wa.gov & cindy.carroll@dshs.wa.gov |
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Contact Phone #s
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360-664-6047 & 360-664-5573 |
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Issue Date
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August 11, 2023 |
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Bidder Questions Due
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August 29, 2023 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
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Answers Released
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August 31, 2023 |
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Proposal
Due Date |
September 29, 2023 2:00 PM Pacific Time; UPDATED as of Amendment 02. |
Solicitation Documents
RFP #2334-830 - Economic Rates Study; August 11, 2023
- Attachment A Sample Contract
- Attachment B Sample Bid Submission Letter
- Attachment C Certifications and Assurances Document
- Attachment D Bidder Response Form
- Attachment E Contractor Inclusion Plan
Amendment No. 01 – Bidder’s Q & A; September 7, 2023
Amendment No. 02 – Update to Solicitation Schedule; September 7, 2023
Award Documents
Written Evaluation Scoresheets