Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018621
Minnesota DHS Seeks Facilitation and Project Management for 1115 Reentry Demonstration Waiver
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
2000018621
NAICS
541611
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Behavioral Health Administration, is seeking a contractor to support the Section 1115 Medical Assistance Reentry Demonstration Waiver implementation. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement. - Services Requested: - Facilitation of the Reentry Services Working Group, including coordination among state agencies, counties, Tribal Nations, managed care organizations, and community-based providers - Project management for the execution of the CMS-approved implementation plan, including document maintenance, risk management, and statewide expansion preparation - Implementation support to establish infrastructure, governance, and operational models for scalable statewide rollout - Unique Requirements: - Contractor will act as a strategic implementation partner, supporting transition from planning to execution - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with preference for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Multi-agency collaboration is central, involving corrections, health, and community partners - No products or hardware are being procured; focus is exclusively on facilitation, project management, and implementation support services
Description
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide working group facilitation, project management, and implementation support for Minnesota's 1115 Reentry Demonstration Waiver. This initiative involves multiple agencies including the Department of Human Services, Department of Corrections, counties, Tribal Nations, managed care organizations, and community-based providers. The contractor will serve as a strategic implementation partner to support the transition from planning to execution and establish infrastructure, governance, and operational models for statewide implementation. The contract is anticipated to start on January 1, 2027, and end on June 30, 2028, with possible extensions up to five years.