Enhancing Blueprint Transformation Network Capacity: Workforce Support and System Development via Clinical Case Mgr...

The solicitation 03410-230-26 issued by the Vermont Agency of Human Services under the Department of Economic Development seeks to enhance the Blueprint Transformation Network’s capacity through workforce support and system development centered on clinical case management. The contract, funded by CMS/HHS, is designed to advance Vermont’s Advanced Primary Care Model by delivering services across four pillars: evidence synthesis, implementation, workforce development, and shared learning. The scope requires the contractor to produce training programs, certification examinations, continuing education units, and quality reports aligned with federal and state clinical and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, Medicaid rules, and CMS guidelines. Performance is governed by Attachment A (Statement of Work), which outlines deliverables tied to measurable outcomes, with payment contingent on successful delivery and State acceptance. Proposals must be submitted as a single email containing searchable PDFs of all required components, including a technical response, price schedule, signed Certificate of Compliance, and a completed AI Usage Disclosure Form. Late or improperly formatted submissions will be rejected, and multiple emails are prohibited. The evaluation process assigns 30 points to the ability to meet minimum RFP requirements, 30 points to demonstrated qualifications and methodology, 20 points to cost, and 20 points to overall deliverable capacity, with award based on a trade-off analysis prioritizing overall value over lowest price. Preference is given to resident bidders and those promoting clean energy, though no LPTA methodology applies. Contractors must comply with extensive special requirements, including disclosure of organizational and personal conflicts of interest, adherence to domestic preference rules for U.S.-produced goods, affirmative outreach to minority and women-owned businesses, and strict data security obligations under AHS Rule No. 08-048, including mandatory breach notification within 24 hours and prohibition on using state data to train AI. All work products are owned by the State, and contractors must indemnify the State against data breaches. Additionally, contracts exceeding $250,000 require worker classification compliance reporting, and those over $25,000 must address climate change considerations. Invoicing is email-only to a designated address, with Net 30 payment terms and no use of federal systems like WAWF. The period of performance is unspecified in the template but references a potential start date of August 1, 2026, and no contract value is officially listed, though it is understood to be part of a larger $195 million program allocation. All submissions