Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #305PUR-OAAS-ADM-26-021

Louisiana seeks vendors for development and expansion of PACE Centers for elderly care

This opportunity seeks vendor input for expanding the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Louisiana: - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) - PACE Program Manager: Jeanne Abadie - Scope of Request: - Development, design, and planning for new PACE Centers in underserved Louisiana regions - Focus on providing comprehensive medical and social services to individuals aged 55+ needing nursing home level care but wishing to remain in the community - Emphasis on serving rural areas and supporting transitions for nursing facility residents, including those with serious mental illness - Strategies for affordable housing integration and coordination with LDH transition programs - Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state regulations (42 CFR Part 460, LAC Title 50 XXIII, LAC Title 48) - Respondents to provide organizational history, financials, marketing plans, and relevant experience - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned; the RFI is open to all qualified organizations - No product procurement; focus is on service development and operational planning

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for the expansion of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in areas of Louisiana not currently served by a PACE program. The program provides comprehensive medical and social services to eligible individuals aged 55 and older who require nursing home level care but prefer to remain in the community. The solicitation seeks information from potential vendors on the development, design, and planning of new PACE centers, including service to rural areas, support for nursing facility residents transitioning to the community, and affordable housing strategies. Respondents are required to submit their responses by September 4, 2026, and should refer to the attached PDF for detailed information.

View original listing