Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000462SL

Missouri Sole Source: Statewide EMS & Rural Health Transformation Coordination

Missouri is initiating a sole source procurement to coordinate and transform rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Mobile Integrated Health Community Paramedicine (MIH CP) statewide. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), OA Division of Purchasing Procurements - OEMs and Vendors: - Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association Inc. (sole source, statewide EMS association) - Products/Services Requested: - Statewide coordination and operational oversight for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative in EMS and MIH CP - Workforce development, including education, training, and workforce incentives - Expansion of MIH CP programs - Regionalization of EMS services - Program development, technical assistance, clinical model standardization (including HEDIS clinical quality metrics), education, training, and job placement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier must be the only statewide association representing EMS agencies in Missouri - Sole source procurement justified under Missouri statute RSMo 34.044 - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities; focus is on programmatic and service delivery - Contract period through July 31, 2027, with four 1-year renewal options

Description

This procurement is for a single feasible source contract to serve as the statewide coordinating entity responsible for the design, implementation, and operational oversight of the Missouri Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Mobile Integrated Health Community Paramedicine (MIH CP) Rural Health Transformation initiative. The initiative focuses on statewide workforce development, MIH CP program expansion, and regionalization of EMS services. The Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association Inc. is the sole statewide association representing EMS agencies across Missouri and is essential for ensuring rapid adoption, coordination, and compliance across EMS and MIH CP systems. The contract period is from the effective date through July 31, 2027, with four 1-year renewal options.

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