RHTP FFY2026 Infrastructure & Operations Competitive Solicitations

Summary

Seven competitive contractor RFPs released under the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) FFY2026: (1) Evaluation & Analytics contractor ($2M, 1 award), (2) Project Management Support ($1.3M, 1 award), (3) Workforce Ladder Payments Administrator ($800K, 1 award), (4) Facility Technology Assessment ($2.2M, 1 award), (5) Independent Renovation Verifier ($2M, 1 award), (6) Rural Health Needs Assessment for Idaho universities ($2.8M, 1 award), (7) Emergency Communications HAN replacement ($100K, 1 award). Total funding for Year 1: ~$12.2M. Solicitations address evaluation, analytics, project management, facility assessments, workforce administration, health needs assessment, and emergency communications for rural health transformation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants vary by RFP and include contractors, consulting firms, universities, nonprofit organizations, public/quasi-public entities, and qualified private entities with demonstrated experience in rural health, analytics, management, technology, and public health infrastructure. Specific eligibility and experience requirements are detailed in each RFP.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must meet all RFP-specified requirements for their chosen procurement, which may include technical proposal, cost proposal, demonstration of organizational experience and capacity, relevant past performance, references, and compliance with detailed deliverables and reporting. Accountability and eligibility differ by RFP.