RFA - Qualified Consultants to Support ForHealth Consulting IT Staff Augmentation Services

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued a Request for Applications (RFA) titled "RFA - Qualified Consultants to Support ForHealth Consulting IT Staff Augmentation Services" (solicitation number UMWOR-2024-0704-For06) on May 28, 2024. This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide Information Technology staff augmentation services specifically to support ForHealth Consulting across the UMass system within Massachusetts. The procurement is competitive and emphasizes a fair, value-based selection process that considers comprehensiveness, feasibility, appropriateness, clarity, effectiveness, innovation, and responsiveness to university needs. Pricing is to be submitted as a firm fixed price lump sum through a standardized RFX Bid Table attachment, with the university explicitly reserving the right not to award solely based on lowest cost. Submissions must be made electronically via the UMass BuyWays Portal by May 31, 2029, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a single consolidated PDF containing all application components required. The solicitation does not include standard federal acquisition clauses but organizes contractual terms through a series of custom attachments covering contract terms, certifications such as non-collusion, privacy questionnaires, proposer representation forms, and a detailed scope of work (Attachment G), which defines the service requirements. No pricing or contract value information is provided within the document itself; vendors must complete pricing submissions per instructions outside the primary content. The performance location is within Massachusetts, supporting university operations with no explicit delivery or inspection locations since services are administrative and electronically managed. The university requires compliance with Massachusetts General Laws related to tax, employment security, workers’ compensation, wage payments, and immigration verification, as documented through mandatory certifications. Contract awards are made based on an overall value trade-off analysis rather than lowest price, focusing on bidder responsibility, service quality, and alignment with university requirements. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Michele Brown via email at Michele.Brown@umassmed.edu. The RFA stresses mandatory electronic submission, no hard copies accepted, and no page or word limits, but proposals must be clear, complete, and responsive to evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.