EFC - Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges MARS-E

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking an exemption from competitive procurement processes for acquiring the Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (MARS-E) Third Party Attestation and Web Application. This exemption, if granted, would enable the agency to procure these services with limited or no competitive bidding, at the discretion of the Department of Purchasing (DOP) Administrator. To ensure transparency, the department is inviting suppliers to review the exemption request and submit relevant information that could support or challenge the practicality or reasonableness of conducting a competitive process under the current circumstances. Suppliers can respond by attaching their information through the designated IPRO portal or via email before the response deadline, which is May 1, 2025. The contract associated with this procurement has a value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and pertains to the NAICS code 525120, which relates to health and welfare-related insurance and risk management services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2025, and is managed by the Idaho State Legislature and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The primary point of contact for this procurement is the DOP Administrator, accessible via email at [email hidden]. The process emphasizes transparency and stakeholder input, but the final decision on granting the exemption remains at the discretion of the DOP Administrator, with no right of appeal for suppliers.