RFP UCHC 1-217273159 340B Optimization and Data Integrity Services

The University of Connecticut Health Center is seeking qualified organizations to provide advanced 340B analytics services aimed at identifying missed eligible claims and enhancing the performance of its existing third-party administrator processes. This initiative, solicited under RFP UCHC 1-217273159, will result in a three-year contract commencing October 1, 2026, with the potential for two one-year renewals. Proposals are due by July 21, 2026, and must be submitted either physically or electronically to the UConn Health Procurement Department in Farmington, Connecticut. The award will be made based on a trade-off evaluation considering organizational capability and structure (25%), references (25%), staffing plan (20%), and scope of work, with no single lowest-price determination, indicating a best-value approach. Offerors must be certified as a State of Connecticut Small Business Enterprise to qualify for this set-aside, and must submit mandatory forms including W-9, debarment certifications, affirmative action compliance, and campaign contribution disclosures. Contractors must comply with all state and federal laws, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, Stark Law, and the anti-kickback statute, and agree to strict confidentiality and indemnification obligations. All data and operations are subject to audit and must be performed at UConn Health’s Farmington campus, with services delivered under DPU Incoterms 2020. Contractor personnel will be required to undergo UConn Health’s on-site screening procedures, including background checks, immunizations, and health certifications. The contractor assumes full financial responsibility for any service disruptions and may be required to provide temporary staff under a supplemental option. UConn Health retains the right to replace any contractor employee deemed unfit with just five business days’ notice, or immediately if safety or reputation is at risk. The contractor must notify UConn Health within ten days of any material change in ownership, leadership, or financial status, and irrevocably assigns all antitrust claims arising from the contract to the State of Connecticut. The contract does not require a CAGE code or UEI, but mandates a valid tax identification number via W-9. Invoices must reference the purchase order number and comply with Connecticut’s Prompt Payment Act, with payment remittance processed through UConn Health Procurement Operations. Acceptance of deliverables will not occur until six months after installation or first clinical use, and warranty obligations require four-hour on-site response time during the