Opportunity

Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018606

Minnesota Department of Health seeks needs assessment and design proposal for Rural Telehealth Services Center

Posted

August 14, 2026

Respond By

September 14, 2026

Identifier

2000018606

NAICS

541690

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Health seeks a qualified professional services provider to conduct a needs assessment and design proposal for a Rural Telehealth Services Center (RTSC). - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Health - Supported by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive needs assessment to identify gaps in rural telehealth services - Design options for a Rural Telehealth Services Center or alternative models - Deliverables include: work plan, project management, interim needs assessment, final report, and summary presentation - Stakeholder engagement and regulatory analysis required - Proposal Requirements: - Itemized job titles, hourly rates, and estimated hours for all personnel - At least two work samples demonstrating relevant experience - Compliance with Minnesota diversity and inclusion goals, workforce and equal pay certification - Submission through SWIFT Supplier Portal (multi-factor authentication required) - Only one bid per responder; edits allowed until submission deadline - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on rural healthcare access and telehealth barriers - Contract term anticipated for one year, with option to extend - No specific OEMs or technology vendors mentioned; open to professional service providers with relevant expertise

Description

This solicitation is for a needs assessment and design proposal for a potential Rural Telehealth Services Center in Minnesota. The project aims to identify necessary actions to create linkages between providers and patients, as well as between providers themselves, and to overcome barriers to telehealth services in rural areas. The solicitation is issued by the Health Department of Minnesota and requires proposals to be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The event is sealed, allowing only one bid, and edits to submitted bids are permitted.

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