Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services 124273 O3

Chargemaster Review Services

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), operating under the Nebraska Purchasing Bureau, awarded a state government contract to Stroudwater Associates for Chargemaster review services at critical access hospitals across Nebraska. The contract involves reviewing and assessing hospital Chargemasters, providing final reports, recommendations, and six months of post-implementation planning support per hospital. The scope includes conducting reviews for approximately two to three hospitals annually, with the work requiring 100% US-based resources. The contract is for one year starting from September 1, 2026, with options to renew for four additional years upon mutual agreement. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing DHHS to contract similar services from other vendors. The procurement process involved multiple vendors, with Stroudwater Associates being selected based on evaluation criteria including cost, technical response, and corporate overview. The award was announced via a solicitation process, with the initial contract value estimated at $360,000. The project is part of the State Rural Health Flexibility Program, and the services include detailed review activities, benchmarking, and stakeholder presentations. The primary buyer is the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and the awardee is Stroudwater Associates. The award was based on a competitive evaluation of responses to RFP 124273 O3, with the contract start date set for September 1, 2026. The procurement contact is Angellica Shasteen, and the award is for services at hospitals in Nebraska, with the jurisdiction code US-NE and country code US.

Description

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is issuing this solicitation for a service contract to select a qualified bidder to conduct Chargemaster review services at critical access hospitals throughout the State of Nebraska. The contract term is one year starting September 1, 2026, with an option to renew for four additional years. The contract may not be exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract for similar services from other sources.

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