Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018576
Minnesota Department of Health Rural Maternity Care System Analysis Consulting Opportunity
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
2000018576
NAICS
541690
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking a vendor to analyze and recommend sustainable models for rural maternity care services in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; procurement is for consulting and research services. - Products/Services Requested: - Stakeholder engagement and financial analysis for rural maternity care - Development of pilot models, selection criteria, recommendations report, and evaluation framework - Technical assistance for hospitals or health systems selected for pilot grants - Comprehensive cost proposal detailing all deliverables and services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; participation encouraged from small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Deliverables include work plans, data plans, engagement processes, recommendations, and technical assistance - Compliance with SWIFT Supplier Portal and multi-factor authentication required - Contract term anticipated for one year, with options to extend up to four additional years - Focus on financial sustainability and operational analysis for rural maternal health care - No specific products or part numbers are requested; procurement is focused on research, analysis, and consulting services.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking vendors to engage stakeholders and provide financial analysis to support the development of recommendations for models that promote the financial sustainability of rural maternity care services in Minnesota. These recommendations will form the basis for pilot grants to hospitals or health systems to test strategies for sustainable rural maternal care delivery. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal and emphasizes diversity and inclusion in procurement. The contract term is expected to be from September 2026 to September 2027.