QUALITY REPORTING SYSTEM

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, through its Executive Office of Health and Human Services, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP26005809) on August 5, 2025, seeking a qualified vendor to develop and operate a Quality Reporting System (QRS) for Medicaid. The vendor will be responsible for ingesting DAV-certified clinical data from the state's Health Information Exchange and claims data from EOHHS, then calculating mandated quality measures to fulfill state and federal Medicaid reporting requirements. The initial contract is anticipated to span three years starting April 1, 2026, with potential renewal options, and the project budget ranges from approximately $500,000 to $2 million. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to the Rhode Island General Conditions of Purchase, which are incorporated by reference, and mandates comprehensive insurance coverage, including liability, workers' compensation, and professional errors and omissions. Vendors must demonstrate participation in Minority, Women, and Disability Business Enterprises (MBE, WBE, DisBE) programs, submitting detailed ISBE plans and certifications as part of their proposals. Proposal submissions are to be made electronically through the Ocean State Procures™ platform, with separate files required for technical, cost, and certification documents, all properly labeled and sequentially numbered. The evaluation process prioritizes technical merit, followed by cost and ISBE participation, with the State reserving the right to select the most qualified response based on a best value or trade-off approach. The contract’s scope involves secure data ingestion, measure calculation, and timely reporting, with performance governed by the State’s general contractual provisions. The solicitation emphasizes ongoing monitoring for addenda and amendments, and all proposals are irrevocable for at least 180 days post-submission. The process underscores the importance of compliance with state laws, including licensing, debarment disclosures, and confidentiality requirements, while the absence of explicit packaging, shipping, or military standards indicates that only electronic labeling of proposal files is mandated.