Washington Electronic Business Solution #100626

Sourcewell seeks rural health and social services contracting solution (Ascend Rural Innovation Challenge)

Sourcewell is launching the Ascend Rural Innovation Challenge to develop a contracting solution for rural health and social services. - Government Buyer: - Sourcewell (serving Participating Entities across multiple jurisdictions) - Scope of Services Requested: - Comprehensive health and social services, including: - Administration services - Emergency and non-emergency medical and ambulance services - Dental and dental prosthetic services - Audiology, dietician, disease prevention and control - Home health care, hospital services, imaging and diagnostics - Mental health, therapy and rehabilitation - Telemedical services - Waste disposal - Transportation (bus, taxi, school transportation) - Courier and delivery - Elderly assistance, emergency shelter, family and social services - Consulting and programming services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Broad scope covering nearly all aspects of rural health and social services - Vendors must access full solicitation documents via the Sourcewell Procurement Portal - Solution must be scalable and suitable for rural communities - Emphasis on bridging distance and improving access to care and services - Products/Services Requested: - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on service categories - Period of Performance: - Multi-year contract anticipated, with a long response window for proposals

Description

This is a request for proposals for the Ascend Rural Innovation Challenge aimed at developing a contracting solution for use by Sourcewell's Participating Entities. The solicitation covers a broad range of health and social services including administration, emergency and non-emergency medical services, dental, mental health, and transportation services among others. Vendors must visit the Sourcewell Procurement Portal to obtain the solicitation documents. The inclusion plan is marked as 'No'. The response/bid due date is October 6, 2026.

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