Medicaid Cost Reporting, Analysis & Evaluation

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has issued a solicitation for professional services related to Medicaid cost reporting, analysis, and evaluation, with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $2 million. The RFP, numbered PHH-RFP-2026-0632TBH, was posted on August 5, 2025, with a deadline for proposals on September 18, 2025. The contract aims to support compliance with Montana House Bill 419 by assisting in preparing Medicaid cost reports across various service categories, including waiver, behavioral health, nutrition, assisted living, and case management, using state-provided templates. Offerors are required to submit a comprehensive proposal via the state's electronic procurement system (eMACS), including a detailed cost proposal, qualifications, and certifications. The selection process emphasizes mandatory compliance, technical merit, cost reasonableness, and bonus points for certifying adherence to the state's equal pay order, with the ultimate award based on a best value or trade-off methodology. The contractual framework relies heavily on state statutes, executive orders, and administrative procedures, with no specific FAR clauses incorporated. Key requirements include acceptance of insurance provisions, submission of an internal control assessment, and certifications affirming nondiscrimination against firearms entities and compliance with equal pay mandates. Offerors must also submit affidavits if confidential information is included, and any exceptions to contract terms must be formally requested through a prescribed process before the deadline. The contract does not specify detailed inspection, acceptance, or delivery locations, as the scope pertains to consulting and analytical services performed primarily within Montana. Administrative procedures focus on proposal submission, vendor registration, and compliance with Montana procurement laws, with the primary point of contact being Trenton Hatch at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.