University of Iowa Ionwave #18614 Addendum 1

Consultant Services for University of Iowa Rural Health Hub Initiative

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a qualified consultant to support the Rural Health Hub initiative, a program funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC), with procurement managed by the University of Iowa Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a request for professional consulting services - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive consulting services to support rural healthcare transformation, including: - Stakeholder strategy development, outreach, and segmentation across the rural healthcare ecosystem - Design and delivery of educational modules and technical assistance (including 5 full-day in-person sessions across Iowa) - Development of legal and partnership templates (e.g., provider service agreements, MOUs, telehealth agreements compliant with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statutes) - Creation of operational protocols, workflow examples, and procurement checklists for hub-and-spoke models - Financial sustainability planning, budgeting tools, and cost optimization models for rural providers - Data sharing agreement templates, evaluation frameworks, and continuous quality improvement tools - Preparation of multiple reports and playbooks (e.g., Hub and Spoke Models Report, Centralized Coordination Playbook, Gap Analysis, Partnership Landscape Summary) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must collaborate closely with UI Health Care subject matter experts - Subcontracting is not permitted; preference for suppliers with demonstrated national expertise in rural health transformation - Compliance with CMS Rural Health Transformation Program terms is mandatory - Administrative costs are capped at 10% of the budget - Strict restrictions on allowable expenses (no equipment purchases without approval, no construction, no clinical salaries, no lobbying) - All deliverables must be completed and shared by October 1, with final reports due by October 15 - The contract is expected to run for approximately four months, with an estimated value of $500,000 to $750,000 for Phase 1 and potential for additional funding in Phase 2

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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