What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Indiana seeks Third Party Administrator (TPA) services for its State Employee Health Plans. The goal is to reduce aggregate hospital facility prices to at or below the national commercial average. This procurement is outcomes-based, aiming to leverage recent legislative efforts to lower healthcare costs in Indiana. The focus is specifically on hospital facility prices, not professional fees.
Scope of work
- TPA Services for the State Employee Health Plans
- Bring aggregate hospital facility prices to at or below the national commercial average
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Adherence to Mandatory Requirements | Pass/Fail |
| Management Assessment/Quality | 45 available points |
| Cost (Cost Proposal) | 50 available points |
| Buy Indiana Initiative | 5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be registered as a bidder with the Procurement Division
- If awarded, must register and be in good standing with the Secretary of State
- No State contract or purchase order terminated or cancelled within the last two calendar years
- One entity or individual must be clearly identified as responsible; no joint or combined proposals
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary (in the form of a letter)
- Attachment D Cost Proposal Template
- Cost Proposal Narrative (PDF, not longer than two pages)
- Cost Assumptions, Conditions and Constraints (PDF)
- Attachment E Business Proposal Template
- Attachment F Technical Proposal Template
- Attachment J Attestation Form
- Attachment L AI Technical Proposal Questions
- Attachment H Reference Check Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Supplier Portal
- Instructions
- Submit through the Supplier Portal using a Bidder ID and password. Each item, Executive Summary, and attachments must be separate, standalone electronic files in their original format. No more than one proposal per Respondent.