University of Iowa Ionwave #18618 Addendum 1

University of Iowa Health Care Seeks Managed Service Provider for Traveling Medical Staff

The University of Iowa Health Care is launching a major procurement for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee the placement and management of traveling medical staff across its health system. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Health Care, Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - MSP will source, vet, onboard, manage, and support all temporary healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), allied health professionals, and other medical staff categories - Responsibilities include credentialing, compliance with University policies, timekeeping integration (ELMS/Symplr Workforce), billing accuracy, and operational management - MSP must provide market assessments, reporting dashboards, workforce optimization strategies, and a comprehensive transition/exit plan - Volume and Staffing Details: - Approximately 650 travelers currently (2/3 RNs, 1/3 allied health), with a reduction to 475-500 expected over the next year - No guaranteed volume; includes traditional travel assignments and shorter-term needs - Unique and Notable Requirements: - Strict credentialing timelines and compliance with Joint Commission accreditation or equivalent - Vendor-neutral sourcing and pricing transparency - Integration with University’s timekeeping and labor management systems - No conversion fees for hiring temporary staff after contract completion - Inclusive rate structures, cancellation policies, and detailed financial reporting - Estimated Spend: - Approximately $106 million projected for the next 12 months, with a prior year spend of $134 million - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract Term: - Initial three-year term, with four possible one-year extensions (up to seven years total)

Description

The University of Iowa is seeking proposals from reputable and proven suppliers to act as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the placement and management of traveling medical staff. The MSP will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, onboarding, managing, and supporting all traveling healthcare staff, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. This is a new contract initiative with no prior MSP program in place. The contract term is initially three years with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions, totaling up to seven years.

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