RFP Consulting Services Cardiologist (26-27047)

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is seeking a consulting cardiologist to support the California Cardiovascular Outcomes Reporting Program (CCORP). The selected consultant will provide expertise on the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (STS ACSD) and CCORP data elements, as well as the interpretation of patient medical records. This support is essential for HCAI to fulfill its mandate under Health and Safety Code sections 128745-128750, which requires the annual publication of risk-adjusted outcomes reports for approximately 124 California licensed hospitals performing CABG surgery. Key deliverables include participating in up to six Clinical Advisory Panel Meetings to provide guidance on data element coding, analysis, and risk-adjusted model building. The contract term is scheduled from November 27, 2026, through July 31, 2029, with a secondary reference to a term ending December 17, 2029. To be eligible, bidders must hold a current California medical license in good standing, provide board certification in cardiology or cardiovascular surgery, and demonstrate at least three years of experience in medical record review and two years of experience with clinical registries such as the STS National Database or NCDR. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation weights split equally between credentials/experience and cost. Administrative requirements include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and adhering to strict data security protocols, including the signing of confidentiality statements and completion of security awareness training. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears on the contractor's letterhead. The agreement is subject to budget appropriation and may be terminated if sufficient funds are not provided in the state budget act. Proposals must be submitted via email by November 27, 2026, and must include all required certifications, a curriculum vitae, and documentation of board certification.