Rural Health Transformation Program Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

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The following Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now available online at bids.mt.gov:

DPHHS plans to issue additional funding opportunities, including through RFPs, over the coming months and will post information about new proposals on this website as they become available.

A centralized website page has been created with resources to help vendors effectively navigate the RFP process. The resources include a vendor checklist, direct links to helpful videos, and a Frequently Asked Questions document.

The two CoE Requests for Proposals (RFPs) opportunities are now posted at bids.mt.gov.

Background on these RFPs:

The CoE, created and operated by the CoE Strategy and Analytics vendor, will serve as the strategic heart of the RHTP and will be driven by three primary objectives:

  • Data-Driven Strategy: The CoE will analyze rural health supply and demand to provide county- and facility-level recommendations, ensuring care delivery aligns with the specific needs of Montana’s rural and frontier communities.
  • Long-Term Sustainability: Guided by a stakeholder governance board, the CoE will help participating facilities develop roadmaps to achieve independent, positive operating margins without the need for ongoing state support.
  • Performance Incentives: Through a voluntary opt-in program, facilities that implement CoE recommendations and meet measurable improvements in care quality, patient access, and financial performance will be eligible for incentive payments. More information on how  providers, facilities, and organizations can participate in the CoE and the associated funding opportunities will be released in the coming months.

One RFP seeks a contractor to assist the Department in delivering the three objectives outlined above.

The second component of the CoE plan is the establishment of a partner to assist rural facilities in implementing the recommendations. Through the second RFP, DPHHS seeks to contract with a dedicated implementation partner to provide hands-on technical expertise and change management resources tailored to each Montana community's unique circumstances.