Policy and Medicaid Strategy Consultant for Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waivers
The Washington State Health Care Authority, hereafter called “HCA,” is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Proposals from consulting firms interested in participating in a Project to transform care in Washington’s Medicaid program called Apple Health. The objectives of this Project include, but may not be limited to assisting HCA:
A. In the continuation of HCA’s Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) 2.0 Waiver.
B. In the planning, development, and implementation of HCA’s next 1115 Waiver Renewal.
C. In the development and implementation of CMS required protocols of a new and separate, standalone Traditional Health Care Practices Waiver.
D. With applications and amendments to assist in securing additional funding for related MTP Waiver opportunities at HCA, additional Medicaid policy efforts, strategy and opportunities, and other state agencies as funding becomes available.
HCA intends to award one contract to provide the services described in this RFP.
Find the full solicitation on Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Vendors not registered in WEBS will not receive updates or amendments to the solicitation, which may put them at a disadvantage.
Solicitation Budget: Not to Exceed $3,750.00
Estimated Schedule of Procurement Activities:
- RFP Issued: 8/15/2025
- Pre-Proposal Conference: 8/25/2025, 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Bidder Question Submission Deadline: 8/29/2025, 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Questions & Answer Response: September 8, 2025
- RFP Submission Deadline: October 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Oral Presentations (if required): October 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025
- Announce "Apparent Successful Bidder" via WEBS: October 31, 2025
- Debrief Request Deadline: November 5, 2025
- Contract review and approval: October 31, 2025 - November 26, 2025
- Contract start date: January 1, 2026
Submit any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation to the Solicitation Coordinator at HCAProcurements@hca.wa.gov. All e-mails to the RFP Coordinator should include “RFP 2025HCA12” in the subject line.
