University of Iowa Ionwave #18614

Consulting Services for Rural Health Hub Initiative – University of Iowa Health Care

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking consulting services to support its Rural Health Hub initiative, focused on strengthening rural healthcare delivery across Iowa. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC), with procurement managed by the University of Iowa Purchasing Office in Iowa City, IA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a services-only solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive consulting services for rural healthcare transformation, including: - Stakeholder strategy development, outreach, and segmentation across the rural healthcare ecosystem - Design and delivery of educational modules (including 5 full-day in-person sessions across Iowa) - Development of practical tools and content (logic models, readiness assessments, proposal frameworks, legal agreement templates, governance frameworks, staffing models, telehealth integration plans, sustainability models, budget templates) - Support for data collection, data sharing agreements, and program evaluation (including gap analysis, partnership landscape, metric development, and continuous quality improvement tools) - Creation of operational protocols, workflow examples, and checklists for hub-and-spoke care models - Financial sustainability planning and tools for rural providers - Reports and playbooks on hub-and-spoke models, centralized coordination, partnership strengths/gaps, and rural healthcare landscape - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal funding restrictions under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program - Administrative costs capped at 10% of the total budget - Strict reporting and approval processes for public communications and equipment purchases - Preference for suppliers with national expertise in rural health consulting and minimal subcontracting - All proposals must address the full scope of required modules and deliverables - Period of Performance: - Services expected to begin mid-late June and continue through project completion in October, with possible extension by mutual agreement - Place of Performance: - University of Iowa Health Care medical centers and clinics in Iowa City and North Liberty, IA, and across the state of Iowa

Description

The University of Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide consultant services in support of the Rural Health Hub initiative. The services include stakeholder strategy development, outreach, and segmentation across the rural healthcare ecosystem, leveraging the University's established relationships and networks. Suppliers must demonstrate the capability to deliver these services in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the Request for Qualifications. The contract period is expected to begin mid-late June 2026 and continue through project completion, tentatively set for October 2026.

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