Indiana Department of Administration #004000000087450

Indiana Rural Health Transformation Program – Program Evaluator Services Solicitation

This opportunity seeks an independent Program Evaluator to support Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a major federally funded initiative: - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Health, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division - Scope of Work: - Develop an Overall Evaluation Plan for the RHTP - Produce Annual and Final Evaluation Reports analyzing health outcomes and program impacts in rural Indiana - Conduct data collection, analysis, and stakeholder interviews - Map and categorize all entities receiving RHTP funds, including hospitals, vendors, and local health departments - Develop a cross-initiative matrix of direct and sub-recipients - Coordinate data tracking with HFS and partners - Report findings to the State Steering Committee to inform program decisions and support rescoring/reapplication - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on participation by Minority, Women, and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses (MWBE/IVOSB) - Submission of a Subcontractor Commitment Form and adherence to Indiana supplier diversity certification - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation - Period of Performance: - Four-year base contract with two one-year renewal options, aligning with the five-year RHTP grant period - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed in Indiana, with contracting office at the Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division, Indianapolis - Estimated Value: - Nearly $207 million awarded for the first year of the RHTP grant (overall program value) - NAICS/NIGP/UNSPSC Codes: - NAICS: 541611, 541690 - NIGP: 91826, 91838, 91858 - UNSPSC: 80101507, 93141501

Description

The Indiana Department of Health is seeking a Program Evaluator for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded by a nearly $207 million grant awarded in 2026. The evaluator will develop an overall evaluation plan aligned with CMS and Indiana's RHTP goals, produce annual and final evaluation reports, and analyze outcome data to provide actionable insights on sustainability, financial health, access, and Medicaid impact. The role includes analyzing all entities receiving RHTP funds and reporting findings to the State Steering Committee to guide program decisions over the five-year grant period.

View original listing