Opportunity
Nebraska Purchasing Bureau #124528 ON
Nebraska DHHS Seeks Modern Medicaid Drug Rebate System (MDR) Solution
Posted
June 11, 2023
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
124528 ON
NAICS
541511, 541512
Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a comprehensive solution to modernize its Medicaid Drug Rebate System (MDR): - Government Buyer: - Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Medicaid and Long-Term Care division - Procurement led by the Procurement Contracts Officer - Products/Services Requested: - Design, development, and implementation of a new Medicaid Drug Rebate System (MDR) to replace the current legacy platform - CMS certification support for the new MDR system - Ongoing maintenance, operations, and customer support, including help desk and technical support - Automated generation and distribution of drug rebate electronic invoice files, delinquent letter generation, and robust reporting (quarterly/monthly) - Dispute resolution support, accounts receivable management, audit trail maintenance, and data migration - Comprehensive training for DHHS staff, vendors, and stakeholders - Project management, risk management, and contract turnover planning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a proven record of CMS certification - All data must remain within the United States - Strict data security and confidentiality provisions - Performance guarantees with financial penalties for non-compliance ($500 to $5,000 per incident per day) - Timely delivery of reports and dispute resolution is mandatory - Extensive training and support for DHHS staff and stakeholders - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified bidders able to meet the outlined requirements - Contract term is five years with a possible three-year renewal option
Description
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is soliciting proposals for a service contract to select a qualified bidder to provide a new Medicaid Drug Rebate System (MDR). The contract will have an initial term of five years with one three-year renewal option available upon mutual agreement. The system must support automated generation and distribution of drug rebate electronic invoice files, maintain CMS quarterly drug rebate information, and provide comprehensive reporting capabilities. The solicitation includes detailed functional, technical, and performance requirements, as well as training and support obligations for the vendor.