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Minnesota DHS seeks contractor for Nursing Home Worker Supplemental Wage Payment Program administration

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a contractor to administer the Nursing Home Worker Supplemental Wage Payment Program. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Grants, Equity, Access and Research Division - Program Overview: - One-time supplemental wage payments for eligible nursing home workers who worked during a specified period - Contractor will provide end-to-end administrative and operational support - Key Services Required: - Employee and employer data collection and validation - Application intake and eligibility verification - Multilingual customer assistance - Payment administration - Reporting and audit support - Program integrity activities - Notable Requirements: - Secure, efficient, transparent, and equitable program implementation - Compliance with Minnesota statutes and data privacy requirements - Collaboration with DHS, which retains authority over program policy and eligibility - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Initial contract period is approximately 13 months, with possible extensions up to five years

Description

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for a contractor to administer the Nursing Home Worker Supplemental Wage Payment Program. The program provides one-time supplemental wage payments to eligible nursing home workers who worked between January 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The contractor will provide end-to-end administrative and operational support including data collection, application intake, eligibility verification, multilingual customer assistance, payment administration, reporting, audit support, and program integrity activities. The contract is anticipated to start on December 1, 2026, and end on January 1, 2028, with possible extensions up to five years.

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