Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #BB27-100
Utah Seeks Professional Service Providers for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
BB27-100
NAICS
541611, 541618, 541690
This opportunity invites professional service providers to support Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a five-year initiative to modernize rural healthcare systems. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services - Scope of Work: - Soliciting qualifications from consultants and professional service providers for healthcare delivery transformation, workforce development, innovation, and technology in 25 rural Utah counties - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified firms with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services for program design, implementation, and evaluation - Experience with Results Based Accountability (RBA) required - Initial Project and Evaluation Plans must be submitted - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must serve rural and frontier counties - Compliance with CMS funding requirements - Certifications required regarding debarment, OFAC sanctions, license compliance, and no involvement with Huawei or ZTE - Adherence to Utah-specific prerequisites - Contract Value: - $8,243,892.29 over five years, focused on non-recurring upgrades and sustainable operations - No pricing required at this qualification stage; this is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ)
Description
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a five-year federally funded initiative from CMS aimed at modernizing rural health systems in Utah. The program, funded with $195.7 million in Year 1, focuses on transforming healthcare delivery, strengthening patient-centered care, and improving health outcomes in 25 of Utah's 29 counties through various initiatives. The procurement seeks professional service providers and consultants through a qualification process without pricing at this stage. The contract length is five years, with funding obligations to be made by October 30, 2026. The program emphasizes non-recurring upgrades and sustainable operations without ongoing liabilities, including monitoring and evaluation to assess impact and effectiveness.